Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 106.7 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 180.7 in | -5.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.3 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 68.1 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3484 lb. | 4477 lb. | -993 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 58.9 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.3 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.6 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.4 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 58.0 in | -8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.1 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -0.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Sorento.