2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Caddy would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Caddy 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 | 2005 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Mountaineer | Caddy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |