2006 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Caliber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Caliber would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Caliber (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 500 kg more than 2006 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2006 Dodge Caliber (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner. 2007 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2006 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2006 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Caliber | Mariner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 12.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 57 L |