2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2008 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Ignis is newer by 2 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. (98 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 840 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2008 Suzuki Ignis has manual transmission. 2008 Suzuki Ignis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2008 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Mountaineer | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 41 L |
