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2008 Toyota Avalon and 2009 Mercury Sable Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Avalon | Mercury Sable | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.9 in | -1.9 in |
| Length | 197.2 in | 202.1 in | -4.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 74.5 in | -1.7 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 61.5 in | -3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3670 lb. | -175 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.8 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 57.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 53.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 41.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
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 |
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