2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Skoda Octavia 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 121 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 565 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia. 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 2007 Skoda Octavia. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Mountaineer | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| 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 | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
