Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 101.5 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 173.5 in | 1.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.5 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 56.8 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3295 lb. | 3549 lb. | -254 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 37.5 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 54.7 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 35.8 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 41.5 in | 14.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 32.5 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 55.8 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |