2005 Mercury Mariner vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (175 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 126 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (400 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Mariner | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mariner | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 15.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1479 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |