Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | 2.3L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 133 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4400 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 106.3 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 176.4 in | -1.5 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 68.7 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 58.7 in | 9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3787 lb. | 3042 lb. | 745 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 54.9 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 52.7 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 53.1 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 51.2 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.0 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 26.7 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2013 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |