2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touran 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 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. 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 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Touran 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Mountaineer | Touran |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1895 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 Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |