2006 Mercury Montego vs. 2005 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo XC70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo XC70 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC70 (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 247 kg more than 2005 Volvo XC70.
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, 2005 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Montego | 2005 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Montego | XC70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 320 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |