2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 5 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 2011 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2011 Kia Rio | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Mountaineer | Rio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1600 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 | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4016 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |