2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2011 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Tucson 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 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Tucson (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 501 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. 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 (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. (198 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2011 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Mariner | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1424 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1656 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
