2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Mariner (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 6 kg more than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sportage | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 57 L |
