2011 Mercury Mariner vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sorento would be higher. 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 39 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 392 kg more than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mercury Mariner | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Mariner | Sorento |
Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 2056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |