2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 812 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Colorado | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
