2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota RAV4 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 146 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota RAV4 has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota RAV4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Sable | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 57 L |
