2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Monterey (201 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (173 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 684 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sportage | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 98 L |
