2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Sable and 2005 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 613 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Multivan has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 2005 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sable | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
