2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Citroen C4 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C4. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C4. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C4 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:
| 2009 Citroen C4 | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | C4 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |
