2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Citroen Xsara is newer by 3 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (153 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 304 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Sable (252 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Xsara | Sable |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1209 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
