2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 659 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner 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 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado 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.
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2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Colorado | Mariner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |