2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Rio would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 772 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mariner | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Mariner | Rio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |