2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rondo | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Rondo | Mariner |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |