Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 106.3 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 178.3 in | -3.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 69.9 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 56.5 in | 11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3295 lb. | 2701 lb. | 594 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 55.9 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.5 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.6 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.1 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.8 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 52.7 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 33.1 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 51.5 ft3 |
2006 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 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 |
2005 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
For long drives even with leather it can get uncomfortable. A little more support and padding would be good in the seat. see full Mercury Mariner review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |