2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 2,299 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 731 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mariner | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mariner | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |