2011 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Seat Altea 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 (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 321 kg more than 2010 Seat Altea. 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 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner. 2011 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2010 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2010 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Seat Altea | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Mariner | Altea |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |