2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Altea would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 109 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 597 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2004 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Mountaineer | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
