2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Renault Duster
To start off, 2012 Renault Duster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Sable 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 156 more horse power than 2012 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Duster.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Duster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Duster. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Duster 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 | 2012 Renault Duster | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Sable | Duster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |