2006 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2006 Mercury Montego and 2006 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Montego (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 225 kg more than 2006 Seat Alhambra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Mercury Montego (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Montego | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Montego | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |