2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 168 kg more than 2005 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Monterey | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
