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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 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 (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 16 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 | 2359 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |