2007 Mercury Monterey vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2007 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. 2007 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mercury Monterey | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Monterey | Jetta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |