2011 Mercury Mariner vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercury Mariner 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 79 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 414 kg more than 2012 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, 2011 Mercury Mariner (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercury Mariner | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Mariner | Insight |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 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 | 1664 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |
