2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 570 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mariner | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
