2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 4 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 93 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Mountaineer | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 293 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4427 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |