Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
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. | 4826 lb. | -1006 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 |
2008 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |