Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Mercury Mariner | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.1 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 175.2 in | 26.9 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 71.1 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 67.7 in | -6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 3549 lb. | 271 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.6 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.4 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.9 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 49.1 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 35.6 in | 5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -45.1 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2009 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 0 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
comfort front seat see full Mercury Mariner review |