2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 295 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carnival. 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, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Carnival | Mariner |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |