2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (155 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. (150 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 157 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2002 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sable | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
