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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable.
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 (316 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Sable | Caravelle |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |