2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 850 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. 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 Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | CR-V | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
