2008 Mercury Mariner vs. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (187 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 272 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (244 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Mariner | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mariner | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2298 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
