2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 7 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (260 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 415 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Kia Sportage (364 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2012 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Mercury | Kia |
| Model | Mountaineer | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 58 L |
