2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen CC is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen CC (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 272 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen CC.
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, 2012 Volkswagen CC (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Villager | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Villager | CC |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3274 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2708 mm |
