2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 545 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Subaru Impreza (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mariner | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Mariner | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |