2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2006 Mercury Mountaineer and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 763 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mountaineer | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
