Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.9 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 175.2 in | 174.8 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.0 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 64.4 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 3466 lb. | 83 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 56.7 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 53.7 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 49.1 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.9 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 11.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Sportage.