2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S80 (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 225 kg more than 2013 Volvo S80.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volvo S80. 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, 2013 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mariner | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Mariner | S80 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
