Mercury Mountaineer vs. Pontiac Torrent Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Pontiac Torrent is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Mercury. With respect to fuel economy, the Pontiac Torrent is a little better than the Mercury Mountaineer, but not by much. In terms of MSRP, the Pontiac Torrent costs significantly less than the Mountaineer.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Mercury Mountaineer over the Pontiac Torrent. The Mercury Mountaineer outpulls the Pontiac Torrent by a large margin.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Mercury for a fill-up almost as often as the Torrent.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Pontiac Torrent's front cabin compared to the Mercury Mountaineer. The ampler interior dimensions of the Pontiac Torrent make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Mercury Mountaineer.

Dimensions
The Mercury is significantly more bulky than the Torrent. The Pontiac Torrent's tank is roughly the same size as the Mercury Mountaineer's, though the Mercury Mountaineer's is a little larger. The Pontiac Torrent and the Mercury compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Mercury Mountaineer is quite certainly sprier than the Pontiac Torrent, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Mountaineer has a bigger engine than the Pontiac Torrent. Keep in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Mercury Mountaineer is significantly more powerful than the Pontiac.

Overview
The Mercury Mountaineer and the Pontiac Torrent have the same basic after-sale protection.