2000 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (345 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 424 kg more than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Grand Marquis | Touareg |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |