2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2009 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2009 Mercury Mariner and 2009 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Volvo XC90. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 327 kg more than 2009 Volvo XC90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mariner | 2009 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Mariner | XC90 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |