Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 108.5 in | -5.4 in |
Length | 175.2 in | 197.6 in | -22.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.0 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 56.1 in | 11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3343 lb. | -17 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 57.3 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 54.5 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.1 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.6 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 55.7 in | -6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 38.9 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 49.3 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |