Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Volvo S40 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,133 mm | 4,475 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,562 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,665 kg | 1,525 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 60 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 945 mm | 41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,046 mm | 874 mm | -873 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,096 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 600 L | 405 L | 195 L |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volvo S40.