Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
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. | 3585 lb. | -36 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 |
2010 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 |
2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |