2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 3 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 4,625 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (293 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Borrego | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Borrego | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4625 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 337 HP | 293 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 85 L |