2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 6 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 575 kg more than 2003 Mazda 6.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2003 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Mariner | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Mercury | Mazda |
| Model | Mariner | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |
