2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2009 Volvo S40
To start off, 2009 Volvo S40 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 171 kg more than 2009 Volvo S40.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Sable | 2009 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Sable | S40 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1339 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |