2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Mountaineer | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |