Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Hyundai Tucson | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.5 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 175.2 in | 170.3 in | 4.9 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 70.7 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 66.1 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3341 lb. | 3240 lb. | 101 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 56.6 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 52.4 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.1 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.3 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 51.2 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.2 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 65.5 ft3 | 0.8 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 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long drives, with plenty of room for me, at 6 ft 4 in tall. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
Nice and roomy, legs not cramped and seats are reasonably supportive. Not so good for lumbar support see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |