Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Chevrolet Caprice | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5300 384 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 118.5 in | -15.4 in |
Length | 175.2 in | 204.2 in | -29 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 74.8 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 58.7 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 3385 lb. | 4259 lb. | -874 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 59.1 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 56.7 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 59.0 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 58.0 in | -8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 43.2 in | -7.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 85.4 in (over 2 rows) | -8.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 17.0 ft3 | 12.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 48.9 ft3 |
2011 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 0 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
comfort front seat see full Mercury Mariner review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Caprice.