2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2010 Audi TT
To start off, 2010 Audi TT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi TT (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 549 kg more than 2010 Audi TT.
Because 2010 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT 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 Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi TT. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi TT. 2005 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi TT has manual transmission. 2010 Audi TT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Monterey | 2010 Audi TT | |
Make | Mercury | Audi |
Model | Monterey | TT |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4178 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1351 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2469 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |