2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Mariner 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 32 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 706 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic 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 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Mariner | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
