2011 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo XC60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo XC60 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 257 kg more than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Mariner | XC60 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 184 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |