2009 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2011 Volvo C30
To start off, 2011 Volvo C30 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 474 kg more than 2011 Volvo C30.
Because 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo C30, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Volvo C30 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2011 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2011 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2011 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Marquis | C30 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
