2009 Acura RDX vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2009 Acura RDX and 2009 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Acura RDX. (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 48 kg more than 2009 Acura RDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura RDX 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RDX. (260 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura RDX | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | RDX | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2297 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |