2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 5 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 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 89 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (281 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Montego | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2000 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 | 280 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
