Pontiac Torrent vs. Mercury Mountaineer Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Pontiac is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Mountaineer. In terms of fuel economy, the Pontiac Torrent is somewhat better than the Mercury Mountaineer, but not by much. The Pontiac Torrent will save you money at the pump compared to the Mercury Mountaineer. Regarding MSRP, the Pontiac Torrent costs significantly less than the Mercury Mountaineer.

Utility
The Mercury Mountaineer will quite certainly prove more convenient than the Pontiac Torrent for those of you with frequent child-cargo. Towing is substantially more the Mercury Mountaineer's forte than it is the Pontiac Torrent's.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Mercury Mountaineer for a fill-up roughly as often as the Pontiac Torrent.

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

Dimensions
The Mercury Mountaineer is substantially heavier than the Pontiac Torrent. The Pontiac Torrent's tank is roughly the same size as the Mercury Mountaineer's, though the Mercury Mountaineer's is a tad bigger. The Pontiac Torrent and the Mercury Mountaineer compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Mercury Mountaineer is most certainly more agile than the Pontiac Torrent, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Mountaineer's engine is significantly larger than the Pontiac Torrent's. Note that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Mercury Mountaineer is considerably more powerful than the Pontiac Torrent.

Overview
The Pontiac Torrent and the Mercury Mountaineer have the same basic warranty.