2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 9 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (200 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 19 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable.
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, 2013 Volkswagen CC (281 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (271 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sable | CC |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2711 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
