2008 Mercury Mariner vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 747 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. 2008 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercury Mariner | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Mariner | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2298 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 45 L |