2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 6 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 (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 409 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (408 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (220 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Mountaineer | Touran |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |