2009 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Honda HR-V 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 106 more horse power than 2009 Honda HR-V. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 660 kg more than 2009 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda HR-V | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | HR-V | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |
