2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Opel Astra

To start off, 2007 Opel Astra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra.

Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Mercury Mountaineer 2007 Opel Astra
Make Mercury Opel
Model Mountaineer Astra
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 293 HP 105 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 3900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 81.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 5.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 52 L


 

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