2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 725 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Sorento | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |