1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2011 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 299 kg more than 1999 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 2011 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Villager | Routan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2084 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3078 mm |
