2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2008 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Caliber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Caliber would be higher. At 2,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Caliber (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 407 kg more than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Caliber | Mariner |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 78 L |