2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz 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 161 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Jazz. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Jazz | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Jazz | Sable |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 78 L |