Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Honda CR-V | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@6800 161 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 103.1 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 179.3 in | -4.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.6 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 66.1 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3484 lb. | 3501 lb. | -17 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 56.9 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.9 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 54.6 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 38.5 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 72.9 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
2007 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner review |
2007 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Rear seat room is limited, seats firm, but little side support see full Mercury Mariner review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |