Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 113.9 in | -10.8 in |
Length | 175.2 in | 188.8 in | -13.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 76.4 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 68.2 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 4696 lb. | -1147 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 59.8 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.7 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 34.9 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
2009 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 |
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