2000 Mercury Tracer vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 75 kg more than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
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, 2000 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Tracer | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tracer | Golf |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
