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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2009 Mercury Sable
Premier Sedan AWD

Ideal for families, the 2009 Sable won't win any drag races, attract a...

The Good: Plenty of room for family and friends, the security of a worry-free sa...

The Bad: Bland styling keeps the '09 Sable incognito on the road, while a noisy...

1999 Mercury Tracer
GS Sedan FWD
No Expert Reviews

Specs

2009 Mercury Sable
Premier Sedan AWD
1999 Mercury Tracer
GS Sedan FWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
17 MPG
24 MPG
--
Fuel Economy, Highway
24 MPG
34 MPG
--
Fuel Tank Volume 20.5 gal 12 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
263 hp @ 6,250 RPM
110 hp @ 5,000 RPM
110 hp @ 5,000 RPM
Torque
249 lb-ft @ 4,500 RPM
125 lb-ft @ 3,750 RPM
125 lb-ft @ 3,750 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
9.4:1
9.4:1
Displacement
3,500 cc
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.6 in x 3.4 in
3.34 in x 3.46 in
3.34 in x 3.46 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Optional
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard --
Rear Side Airbags Standard --
Curtain Airbags Standard --
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver 5 stars 3 stars
Front Passenger 5 stars 3 stars
Side Driver 5 stars 3 stars
Side Rear Passenger 5 stars 3 stars
Rollover (pre-2011) 4 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional --
Leather Seats Standard Optional
Air Conditioning Standard Optional
CD Player Standard Optional
CD Changer Standard Optional
Cassette Player -- Optional
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Optional
Power Door Locks Standard Optional
Driver Power Seats Standard --
Passenger Power Seats Standard Optional
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.3 in 42.5 in
Back Legroom 41.2 in 34 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 21.2 cu ft 12.8 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 202.1 in 174.7 in
Width 82.9 in 67 in
Height 61.5 in 53.3 in
Wheelbase 112.9 in 98.4 in

Available Options

2009 Mercury Sable
Premier Sedan AWD
1999 Mercury Tracer
GS Sedan FWD

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