2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 2 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 6 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Eos. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 121 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Eos. 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 2007 Volkswagen Eos. 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (281 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Eos. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Eos.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2007 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montego | Eos |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
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 | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 280 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 1611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |