2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 8 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 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Monterey (201 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 474 kg more than 2013 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A3 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, 2013 Audi A3 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 (357 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (281 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Monterey | A3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
