2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 126 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (113 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 815 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mountaineer | Golf |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4148 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1735 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2512 mm |
