2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Fabia 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 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 690 kg more than 2007 Skoda Fabia. 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 2007 Skoda Fabia. 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 (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mariner | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Mercury | Skoda |
Model | Mariner | Fabia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
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 | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |