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Chevrolet Equinox vs Mercury Mariner

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2027 Chevrolet Equinox

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2011 Mercury Mariner

Overview

SpecChevrolet EquinoxLTMercury MarinerBase
Selected trimLTBase
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic6-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20272011

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet EquinoxLTMercury MarinerBase
MSRP$29,000$23,565 (best)
Lowest listing price$10,999 (best)—
Median listing price$32,345 (best)—
Highest listing price$41,835 (best)—
For sale now31 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet EquinoxLTMercury MarinerBase
Combined MPG27 MPG (best)23 MPG
City MPG25 MPG (best)22 MPG
Highway MPG29 MPG (best)28 MPG
Fuel tank14.8 gal16.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecChevrolet EquinoxLTMercury MarinerBase
Horsepower175 hp (best)171 hp
Torque184 lb-ft (best)171 lb-ft
Engine size1.5 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet EquinoxLTMercury MarinerBase
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume63.5 cu ft66.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,000 lbs3,500 lbs (best)
Payload—1,059 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,428 lbs3,341 lbs (best)
Ground clearance—8.4 in (best)
Wheelbase107.5 in (best)103.1 in
Length183.2 in (best)175.2 in
Width74.9 in (best)71.1 in
Height65.6 in68 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet EquinoxLTMercury MarinerBase
NHTSA overall—3 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)—2 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)—3 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—3 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)2

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimChevrolet EquinoxMercury Mariner
1

LT

$29,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$23,565 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

LT

$31,000 MSRP

Base

$30,115 MSRP

3

ACTIV

$33,900 MSRP

Base

$25,315 MSRP

4

ACTIV

$35,900 MSRP

Base

$31,865 MSRP

5

RS

$33,900 MSRP

Premier

$25,635 MSRP

6

RS

$35,900 MSRP

Premier

$27,385 MSRP

Live inventory

Chevrolet Equinox vs Mercury Mariner FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2011 Mercury Mariner on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2011 Mercury Mariner starts lower at $23,565. Live Chevrolet Equinox listings start at $10,999.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
The 2011 Mercury Mariner leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,565).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
The 2011 Mercury Mariner leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (32).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
The 2011 Mercury Mariner leads on horsepower in this comparison (177).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
The 2011 Mercury Mariner leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2011 Mercury Mariner?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Mercury Mariner (3/5 NHTSA overall).