Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Volvo V50 | |
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 | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.9 in | 9 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 178.0 in | 24.1 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 69.7 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 57.4 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 3543 lb. | 277 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.2 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.7 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.1 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 50.7 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 34.4 in | 6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 6.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -41.7 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 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |