Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 118.9 in | -15.8 in |
Length | 175.2 in | 203.7 in | -28.5 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 78.5 in | -7.4 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 69.9 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 4844 lb. | -1295 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 | 56.6 in | 61.5 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 58.0 in | -4.6 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 | 61.0 in | -5.1 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 | 29.2 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 70.3 ft3 | -41.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 116.3 ft3 | -50 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |