2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2008 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Thalia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Thalia 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 (171 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 925 kg more than 2008 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Thalia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner 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 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Thalia. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Thalia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mariner | 2008 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Mariner | Thalia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 232 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2473 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |