2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2003 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 629 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2003 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Mountaineer | Golf |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 62 L |