2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 746 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Sable | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Sable | Touareg |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |