2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 575 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sable | Golf |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 55 L |
