2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2011 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2011 Kia Sorento 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (151 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 110 kg more than 2011 Kia Sorento.
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, 2011 Kia Sorento (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (137 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mariner | 2011 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Mercury | Kia |
| Model | Mariner | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 68 L |
