![truedelta | real car owners driving real car information](https://www.truedelta.com/images/logo-truedelta.gif)
![truedelta | real car owners driving real car information](https://www.truedelta.com/images/logo-truedelta-mobile.gif)
Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 109.8 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 192.5 in | 9.6 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 75.8 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 68.1 in | -6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 4535 lb. | -715 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.3 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.2 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 44.2 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 59.6 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 57.1 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 38.4 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -27.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 42.3 ft3 | -21.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -62.5 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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |