2007 Mazda 3 vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner

To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 745 kg more than 2007 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 3. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 3. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Mazda 3 2009 Mercury Mariner
Make Mazda Mercury
Model 3 Mariner
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2488 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 146 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1180 kg 1925 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.9 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 62 L


 

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