2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2007 Suzuki SX4 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 (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki SX4. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki SX4.
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 Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki SX4. (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Suzuki SX4 | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Mountaineer | SX4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 42 L |