2010 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 559 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mariner | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 72 L |
