2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2009 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2009 Nissan Rogue is newer by 3 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 371 kg more than 2009 Nissan Rogue.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Rogue. 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, 2009 Nissan Rogue (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mariner | 2009 Nissan Rogue | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Mariner | Rogue |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |