2002 Audi A3 vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 Audi A3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2002 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 360 kg more than 2002 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Audi A3 | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | A3 | Sable |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |