Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L H6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6600 215 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 108.2 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 189.8 in | 12.3 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 73.9 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 66.4 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 4155 lb. | -335 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 58.1 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.0 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 57.5 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 54.6 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 34.3 in | 6.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.3 in | -51.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.9 in | -30.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | -25 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 37.6 ft3 | -16.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 74.4 ft3 | -53.2 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 |
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
lots of legroom with adjustable rear seat. see full Subaru B9 Tribeca review |
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough head room see full Subaru B9 Tribeca review |