2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu 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 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu (170 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu 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 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
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2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Malibu | Mariner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 57 L |