2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen T5 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (172 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 296 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2012 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mountaineer | T5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
