2008 Kia Carens 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 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carens 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 414 kg more than 2008 Kia Carens.
Because 2009 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carens | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Carens | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 263 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 12.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |