2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 7 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 168 kg more than 2004 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Monterey | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Monterey | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
