2008 Kia Rio vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2008 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 772 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Rio | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 4013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1153 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |