2011 Dodge Caliber vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Caliber and 2011 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Mariner (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 330 kg more than 2011 Dodge Caliber. 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, 2011 Dodge Caliber (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Dodge Caliber | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Caliber | Mariner |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 57 L |