Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors (2008 – 2014) vs Mercury Mariner (2008 – 2011): specs compared

The Mercury Mariner is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 232 hp. The Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 7.4 L/100 km. The Mercury Mariner is the lighter car, from 1,515 kg against 1,566 kg. At 4,501 mm, the Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors is 53 mm longer than the Mercury Mariner.

Specification Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors 2008 – 2014 Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2008 – 2011
Overview
Origin Japan United States
Documented years 2008 – 2014 2008 – 2011
Body style 5 Doors · Hatchback —
Variants 11 6
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol, Hybrid
Drive AWD · RWD FWD · AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 129 – 232 hp 174 – 250 hp
Torque 225 – 300 Nm 184 – 316 Nm
0–100 km/h 9.4 – 13.2 s —
Top speed 171 – 185 km/h —
Economy
Fuel economy 6.8 – 12.5 L/100 km 7.4 – 11.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,498 – 4,501 mm 4,448 mm
Width 1,811 mm 1,806 mm
Height 1,684 – 1,694 mm 1,720 – 1,725 mm
Wheelbase 2,639 mm 2,619 mm
Curb weight 1,566 – 1,700 kg 1,515 – 1,667 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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