2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Polo 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 89 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercury Montego (282 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (85 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montego | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 282 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |