Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Volkswagen Arteon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.9 in | 1 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 191.4 in | 10.7 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 73.7 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 56.5 in | 5 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 3854 lb. | -34 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.5 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.7 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 40.2 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | -33.8 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 |
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