2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2008 Nissan Tiida
To start off, 2008 Nissan Tiida is newer by 2 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 48 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Tiida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 536 kg more than 2008 Nissan Tiida. 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 2008 Nissan Tiida. 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, 2008 Nissan Tiida (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Tiida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mariner | 2008 Nissan Tiida | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Mariner | Tiida |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 15.3:1 |
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 | 1389 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 52 L |