2004 Mercury Mariner vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Bora (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 227 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
Because 2004 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Bora (236 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mariner. 2004 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mariner | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mariner | Bora |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1716 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
