Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Mercury Sable (2009) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2009 Mercury Sable Specifications

Model Year	2013	2009
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Mercury Sable
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	112.9 in	-11.4 in
Length	165.4 in	202.1 in	-36.7 in
Width	70.3 in	74.5 in	-4.2 in
Height	58.3 in	61.5 in	-3.2 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	3820 lb.	-494 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	20.0 gal.	-5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	39.6 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	57.8 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.7 in	-53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.3 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.8 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	57.6 in	-4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.6 in	-53.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	41.2 in	-5.7 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	82.5 in (over 2 rows)	-5.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	21.2 ft³	-6.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	21.2 ft³	24.8 ft³

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review

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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