Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 118.9 in | -15.7 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 205.0 in | -30.1 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 78.4 in | -8.3 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 70.4 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3484 lb. | 5066 lb. | -1582 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 62.0 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 59.1 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 61.3 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 57.8 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.8 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.3 | 68.8 ft3 | -39.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -50.1 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 |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |