2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Seat Leon is newer by 3 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 96 more horse power than 2009 Seat Leon. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Leon.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Mountaineer | Leon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
