2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 467 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
Model | Santa Fe | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 298 Nm | 344 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 84 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1917 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |