2009 Kia Optima vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Kia Optima is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Kia Optima. (173 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Optima.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (281 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Optima. (169 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Optima | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Optima | Montego |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 169 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |