2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 2 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 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 165 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Mountaineer | Bora |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 293 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |