2001 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar X-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar X-Type would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar X-Type (194 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 365 kg more than 2001 Jaguar X-Type.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Jaguar X-Type (244 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar X-Type | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | X-Type | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 57 L |
