2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Clio (252 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 507 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mountaineer | Clio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 252 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
