2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2009 Seat Exeo
To start off, both 2009 Mercury Mariner and 2009 Seat Exeo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Seat Exeo. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 525 kg more than 2009 Seat Exeo. 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 (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Exeo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mariner | 2009 Seat Exeo | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Mariner | Exeo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
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 | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1772 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2642 mm |