2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 479 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GTV | Mariner |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |