Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 105.9 in | 7 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 180.9 in | 21.2 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 73.0 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 67.0 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 3490 lb. | 330 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.8 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.3 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.0 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 47.7 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 37.8 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | -16.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 21.2 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 |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |