2007 Kia Cee'd vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Cee'd. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Cee'd would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cee'd.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Cee'd | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Cee'd | Sable |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 78 L |