2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2011 Hyundai i10
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i10 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 (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i10. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 929 kg more than 2011 Hyundai i10. 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 2011 Hyundai i10. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i10. (121 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i10. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai i10 has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai i10 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 Hyundai i10 | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Mariner | i10 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3565 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1595 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
