2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Traverse would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 403 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
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 Chevrolet Traverse (361 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Traverse | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 57 L |
