Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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 shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 102.5 in | 10.4 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 174.5 in | 27.6 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 71.2 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 65.6 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 3591 lb. | 229 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.8 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.2 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.1 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.0 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 35.8 in | 5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 6.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -34.9 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 |
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |