2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Dodge DART
To start off, 2013 Dodge DART is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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 134 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DART. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DART.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Dodge DART. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DART. (197 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DART. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2013 Dodge DART has manual transmission. 2013 Dodge DART 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 | 2013 Dodge DART | |
Make | Mercury | Dodge |
Model | Mountaineer | DART |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4672 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2703 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |