Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Volvo S80 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 109.9 in | 3 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 190.9 in | 11.2 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 72.1 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 57.2 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 3691 lb. | 129 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 58.0 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.3 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.9 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.6 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 35.9 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |