2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (153 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 523 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Sable (252 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (195 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 2008 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sable | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 34 L |
