2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2007 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2007 Renault Kangoo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 520 kg more than 2007 Renault Kangoo.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Kangoo. 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 Mercury Mariner (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo. 2006 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mariner | 2007 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Mariner | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |