Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Subaru Impreza / WRX | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 104.1 in | 8.8 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 180.3 in | 21.8 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 68.5 in | 6 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 57.6 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 2911 lb. | 759 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.6 gal. | 5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.6 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.2 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.5 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.2 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 52.2 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 35.4 in | 5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 9.2 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 |
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The lumbar support is slightly lacking for me, but I have dancer-like posture so it could just be my preference. The seats are very plush and well-designed otherwise... go sit in one. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |