2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Caddy would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Mountaineer | Caddy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 293 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |