2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 829 kg more than 2002 Skoda Octavia. 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 2002 Skoda Octavia. 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 (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Mountaineer | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
