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2009 Mercury Sable and 2006 Toyota RAV4 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mercury Sable | Toyota RAV4 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 104.7 in | 8.2 in |
| Length | 202.1 in | 181.1 in | 21 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 71.5 in | 3 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 66.3 in | -4.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 3655 lb. | 165 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.8 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.8 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 52.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 38.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.0 in | -30 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -27.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 37.2 ft3 | -16 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -51.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercury Sable
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota RAV4
| 2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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