2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sportage and 2006 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mountaineer | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Sportage | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 293 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |