2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,997 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 633 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton 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, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (550 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Monterey | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Monterey | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 5997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
