1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1997 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 260 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 1997 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Passat 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, 1997 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1997 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 1997 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Villager | 1997 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Villager | Passat |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2771 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |