2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2004 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2004 Mercury Sable and 2004 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo XC90 (268 HP) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 602 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo XC90 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Volvo XC90 (380 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (271 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Sable | 2004 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Sable | XC90 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |