2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable.
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, 2009 Audi Q7 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi Q7 | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | Q7 | Sable |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3598 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |