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Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.9 in | 6 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 184.6 in | 17.5 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 71.9 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 67.9 in | -6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3649 lb. | 21 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.1 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.9 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.1 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 57.0 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 54.9 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 36.4 in | 4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.3 in | -32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -24.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 39.7 ft3 | -18.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -59.4 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 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |