2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP) has 234 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 711 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Mountaineer | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4013 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 444 HP |
Torque | 344 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2636 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |