2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 654 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. 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, 2003 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. 2003 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Monterey | 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Monterey | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |
