Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 107.3 in | 5.6 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 183.5 in | 18.6 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 70.7 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 56.9 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 3391 lb. | 429 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.7 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.6 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 53.5 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 50.9 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 35.1 in | 6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mazda Mazda3.