2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 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 189 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mountaineer | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 250 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
