2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 332 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego 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, both vehicles can yield 281 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montego | Passat |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |