2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is newer by 4 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle (173 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sable | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
