2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 102 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 776 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (150 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
