2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Santa Fe | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
