Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Nissan LEAF | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 175.0 in | 27.1 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 69.7 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 61.0 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3256 lb. | 414 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 20 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.3 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 51.7 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 52.5 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 50.0 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 33.3 in | 7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 7.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -8.8 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 |
2013 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |