2003 Hyundai XG 350 vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2003 Hyundai XG 350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai XG 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai XG 350 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai XG 350 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 95 kg more than 2003 Hyundai XG 350.
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, 2003 Hyundai XG 350 (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Hyundai XG 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Hyundai XG 350 | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | XG 350 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
