2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 7 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, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 113 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Sable (252 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sable | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4644 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2651 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
