2008 Kia Carens vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carens would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Mercury Mariner (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carens | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Carens | Mariner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |