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2009 Mercury Sable and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mercury Sable | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 104.4 in | 8.5 in |
| Length | 202.1 in | 182.2 in | 19.9 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 70.0 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 57.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3124 lb. | 546 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.2 in | 2.6 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 | 37.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 53.6 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 38.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 5.7 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
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