2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
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 Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Polo 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 219 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Mountaineer | Polo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 293 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |