Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.6 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 188.9 in | 13.2 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 74.7 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 70.2 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 4612 lb. | -792 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 58.3 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.4 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.0 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 57.4 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 54.1 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 34.6 in | 6.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -23.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 43.3 ft3 | -22.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -63.9 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 review |