2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Clio would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 996 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Renault Clio | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Mountaineer | Clio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |