2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 4 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, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. 2007 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 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.
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2007 Mercury Mariner | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Mariner | Cruze |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4597 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 59 L |