2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 526 kg more than 2010 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Cee'd will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Mountaineer | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1399 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 53 L |