Mercury Sable vs Volvo V40
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2004 Volvo V40
Overview
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Volvo V40Base |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2009 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Volvo V40Base |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $25,120 (best) | $25,700 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Volvo V40Base |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 27 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal (best) | 15.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Volvo V40Base |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 263 hp (best) | 170 hp |
| Torque | 249 lb-ft (best) | 177 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 1.9 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Volvo V40Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 21.2 cu ft | 68.1 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,670 lbs | 2,822 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in (best) | 101 in |
| Length | 202.1 in (best) | 178 in |
| Width | 74.5 in (best) | 67.6 in |
| Height | 61.5 in (best) | 56.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Volvo V40Base |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 3 |
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 V40 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $25,120 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $25,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $26,970 MSRP | LSE $29,845 MSRP |
| 3 | Premier $29,380 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Premier $31,230 MSRP | — |
Mercury Sable vs Volvo V40 FAQ
- Which is better: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2004 Volvo V40?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2009 Mercury Sable vs 2004 Volvo V40 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 2004 Volvo V40?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Mercury Sable starts lower at $25,120.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2004 Volvo V40?
- The 2009 Mercury Sable leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (25,120).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2004 Volvo V40?
- The 2004 Volvo V40 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
- Which has better horsepower: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2004 Volvo V40?
- The 2009 Mercury Sable leads on horsepower in this comparison (263).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2004 Volvo V40?
- The 2004 Volvo V40 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).