2005 Mercury Mariner vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mariner and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (153 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (99 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 414 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (127 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mariner | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mariner | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 99 HP |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
