Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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@1700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 102.5 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 175.2 in | 174.3 in | 0.9 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.2 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 66.3 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3526 lb. | 3631 lb. | -105 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 56.2 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.1 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.8 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.8 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 23.0 ft3 | 6.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.