2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 4 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Juke. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 484 kg more than 2013 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke 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 (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mariner | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mariner | Juke |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1441 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
