2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Mariner (133 HP) has 74 more horse power than 2008 Opel Corsa. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 780 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Corsa. 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, 2007 Mercury Mariner (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2007 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Mariner | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Mariner | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 44 L |
