2007 Audi TT vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2007 Audi TT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi TT (221 HP @ 2200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 375 kg more than 2007 Audi TT.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi TT. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi TT. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi TT has manual transmission. 2007 Audi TT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi TT | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | TT | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
