2006 Audi TT vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Audi TT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi TT (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Audi TT.
Because 2006 Audi TT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi TT 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, 2006 Audi TT (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi TT | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | TT | Sable |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3194 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |