2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 325 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mariner | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Mariner | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 100 L |