2009 Audi S3 vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2009 Audi S3 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S3 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 470 kg more than 2009 Audi S3.
Because 2009 Audi S3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi S3 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, 2009 Audi S3 (331 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
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2009 Audi S3 | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | S3 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |