2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Sable 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 7 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 155 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (211 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sable | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| 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 | 148 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
