Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 284 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 175.2 in | 178.7 in | -3.5 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.8 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 74.9 in | -7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3385 lb. | 4165 lb. | -780 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 58.3 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 55.9 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.3 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 46.1 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 34.4 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
2011 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 2008 Nissan Xterra.