2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Toyota Prius 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Prius |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
