2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sportage and 2006 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 323 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sportage | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 98 L |
