Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.0 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 197.2 in | 4.9 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 72.8 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 58.5 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3495 lb. | 175 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.4 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.8 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.2 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.2 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 40.9 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 6.8 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 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |