2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S80 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 340 kg more than 1998 Volvo S80.
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, 1998 Volvo S80 (260 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mariner | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Mariner | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |