2009 Dodge Caliber 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 Dodge Caliber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Caliber would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
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, 2010 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Caliber. 2010 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Caliber | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Caliber | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 62 L |
