2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, both 2009 Mercury Mariner and 2009 Saturn Sky were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Sky (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 581 kg more than 2009 Saturn Sky.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Saturn Sky. 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 Saturn Sky (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2009 Saturn Sky has manual transmission. 2009 Saturn Sky 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.
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2009 Mercury Mariner | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Mercury | Saturn |
Model | Mariner | Sky |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 49 L |