2008 Mercury Mariner vs. 2008 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Vue (170 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 97 kg more than 2008 Saturn Vue.
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, 2008 Saturn Vue (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Mariner | 2008 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Mercury | Saturn |
Model | Mariner | Vue |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2298 cc | 2391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 72 L |