2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 7 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 551 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Mountaineer | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 58 L |