Mercury Montego vs Volvo S40
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2011 Volvo S40
Overview
| Spec | Mercury MontegoBase | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | T5 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercury MontegoBase | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,850 (best) | $27,750 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercury MontegoBase | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal (best) | 15.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercury MontegoBase | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 203 hp | 227 hp (best) |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I5 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercury MontegoBase | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 21.2 cu ft | 31.2 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 3,338 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in (best) | 103.9 in |
| Length | 200.4 in (best) | 176.2 in |
| Width | 74.5 in (best) | 69.7 in |
| Height | 61.5 in (best) | 57.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercury MontegoBase | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercury Montego | Volvo S40 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $23,850 MSRP(Currently comparing) | T5 $27,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premier $27,400 MSRP | T5 R-Design $31,150 MSRP |
| 3 | Premier $29,250 MSRP | — |