2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 5 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle.
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 (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Beetle has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Sable | Beetle |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |