2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2009 Saab 03-Sep is newer by 3 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 210 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 502 kg more than 2009 Saab 03-Sep.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Saab 03-Sep. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saab 03-Sep. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saab 03-Sep.
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2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Mercury | Saab |
Model | Mountaineer | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |