2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Multivan (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 733 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mariner. 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 Volkswagen Multivan (315 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2006 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mariner | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
