2011 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 423 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. 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, 2010 Mercury Mariner (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Insight | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1241 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |
