Mercury Sable (2009) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2015) Specs

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2009 Mercury Sable and 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year	2009	2015
Model	Mercury Sable	Volkswagen Beetle
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	100.0 in	12.9 in
Length	202.1 in	168.4 in	33.7 in
Width	74.5 in	71.2 in	3.3 in
Height	61.5 in	58.5 in	3 in
Curb Weight	3670 lb.	3104 lb.	566 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.4 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	55.3 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	0.0 in	53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.3 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	37.1 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	49.0 in	8.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.6 in	0.0 in	53.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.2 in	31.4 in	9.8 in
Total Legroom	82.5 in (over 2 rows)	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	9.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.2 ft³	15.4 ft³	5.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	21.2 ft³	29.9 ft³	-8.7 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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