2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris 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 135 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 906 kg more than 2013 Toyota Yaris. 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 (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Yaris. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2013 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2013 Toyota Yaris 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.
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2009 Mercury Mariner | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mariner | Yaris |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1926 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 42 L |