Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 175.2 in | 188.0 in | -12.8 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 77.5 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 70.1 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3385 lb. | 4264 lb. | -879 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 20.4 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 61.6 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 57.5 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 61.4 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 56.6 in | -7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.4 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.7 in | -59.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -31.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 47.6 ft3 | -18.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 87.6 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2006 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent see full Honda Pilot review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of hip-room, and plenty of space between driver and passenger see full Honda Pilot review |