2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Volvo C30
To start off, 2013 Volvo C30 is newer by 7 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 68 more horse power than 2013 Volvo C30. (224 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo C30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 465 kg more than 2013 Volvo C30. 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 2013 Volvo C30. 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 (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo C30. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo C30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Mountaineer | C30 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4266 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2039 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
