2007 Volvo XC90 vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo XC90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo XC90 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo XC90 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 471 kg more than 2010 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo XC90 | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Volvo | Mercury |
| Model | XC90 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1806 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
