2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Nitro 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 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Because 2009 Dodge Nitro 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 Dodge Nitro 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 Dodge Nitro (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Nitro | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Nitro | Mariner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2768 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |