Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Jeep Wrangler | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
4.0L I6 OHV-2v 190 hp@4600 235 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD, part-time w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr SUV, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.4 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 175.2 in | 167.0 in | 8.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 66.7 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 71.2 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3526 lb. | 3694 lb. | -168 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 50.8 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 51.8 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.1 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 42.7 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.7 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 29.5 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | 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 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
There is not much rear leg room and the seat has you sitting straight up instead of slight recline. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Comfortable but not a lot of leg room see full Jeep Wrangler review |