Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Mazda Mazda2 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,489 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,133 mm | 3,950 mm | 2 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,562 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,665 kg | 1,046 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 43 L | 33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 940 mm | 46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,189 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,046 mm | 884 mm | -883 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,096 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 600 L | 377 L | 223 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 765 L | -743.8 |
2009 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |