2009 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2009 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (151 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 312 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (137 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GTV | Mariner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |