2006 Fiat Doblo vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Doblo would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP) has 230 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Doblo.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Doblo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Doblo. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Doblo | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Doblo | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 292 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |