2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 725 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner 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, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Mariner | Polo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |