Mercury Sable 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 SableBase | 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 | 2009 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $25,120 (best) | $27,750 |
| Lowest listing price | $8,991 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $8,991 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $8,991 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal (best) | 15.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 263 hp (best) | 227 hp |
| Torque | 249 lb-ft (best) | 236 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I5 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | 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 | 3,670 lbs | 3,338 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in (best) | 103.9 in |
| Length | 202.1 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 SableBase | 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 (best) | 2 |
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 Sable | Volvo S40 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $25,120 MSRP(Currently comparing) | T5 $27,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $26,970 MSRP | T5 R-Design $31,150 MSRP |
| 3 | Premier $29,380 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Premier $31,230 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Mercury Sable vs Volvo S40 FAQ
- Which is better: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2011 Volvo S40?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2009 Mercury Sable vs 2011 Volvo S40 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2011 Volvo S40?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Mercury Sable starts lower at $25,120. Live Mercury Sable listings start at $8,991.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2011 Volvo S40?
- The 2009 Mercury Sable leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (25,120).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2011 Volvo S40?
- The 2011 Volvo S40 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2011 Volvo S40?
- The 2009 Mercury Sable leads on horsepower in this comparison (263).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2011 Volvo S40?
- The 2011 Volvo S40 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).