2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 11 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sorento | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Sorento | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |