2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer

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 Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.

Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Kia Rondo 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
Make Kia Mercury
Model Rondo Mountaineer
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2359 cc 3996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 162 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 222 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3700 RPM
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 85 L


 

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