Mercury Sable (2009) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

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2009 Mercury Sable and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
Model	Mercury Sable	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	103.0 in	9.9 in
Length	202.1 in	179.5 in	22.6 in
Width	74.5 in	70.1 in	4.4 in
Height	61.5 in	65.9 in	-4.4 in
Curb Weight	3820 lb.	3440 lb.	380 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	16.9 gal.	3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	41.6 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	56.1 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	0.0 in	53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	43.1 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	40.0 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	55.6 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.6 in	0.0 in	53.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.2 in	38.0 in	3.2 in
Total Legroom	82.5 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.2 ft³	33.5 ft³	-12.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	21.2 ft³	68.3 ft³	-47.1 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

2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review

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