2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 140 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (99 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 589 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2004 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Mountaineer | Touran |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 382 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |