2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2011 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 5 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 40 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 591 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, 2011 Hyundai Terracan (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mariner | 2011 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
Model | Mariner | Terracan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 2162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |