Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Toyota Prius | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 176.4 in | 25.7 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 68.7 in | 5.8 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 58.7 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3042 lb. | 628 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.9 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 52.7 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 53.1 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 51.2 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 36.0 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -18.4 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 |
2013 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |