2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 391 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Mariner (262 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Mariner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 262 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1571 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |