2008 Audi TT vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi TT would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 405 kg more than 2008 Audi TT.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi TT. (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi TT | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | TT | Sable |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 263 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 78 L |
