Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 101.4 in | 11.5 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 179.7 in | 22.4 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 72.2 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 53.5 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3538 lb. | 132 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.2 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.7 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.8 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 34.6 in | 4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 51.2 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 44.4 in | 9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 29.2 in | 12 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 10.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 5.5 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 |
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Kids only and not very comfortable see full Mitsubishi Eclipse review |