2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 640 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. 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 2009 Kia Sportage. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Sportage | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Sportage | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |