2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2008 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 206 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1099 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 206.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Peugeot 206. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 206. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 206. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2008 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Mountaineer | 206 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |