2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 GMC Canyon

To start off, 2010 GMC Canyon is newer by 4 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Canyon weights approximately 907 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Canyon.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Mercury Mariner 2010 GMC Canyon
Make Mercury GMC
Model Mariner Canyon
Year Released 2006 2010
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2999 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 262 Nm 259 Nm
Torque RPM 4850 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1571 kg 2478 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.2 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 72 L


 

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