Honda CR-V vs. Mercury Mariner Hybrid Review

Performance
Both the CR-V and the Mercury Mariner Hybrid are likely to feel a tad slow because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Handling
The Mercury Mariner Hybrid and the Honda CR-V have roughly comparable tires. With their comparable turning radii, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid and the Honda CR-V definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mariner Hybrid and the Honda have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Honda. The Honda CR-V packs quite a wallop compared to the Mercury Mariner Hybrid as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Honda and the Mercury Mariner Hybrid as far as hauling capacity. Neither the CR-V nor the Mercury Mariner Hybrid has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity. Towing is quite a bit more the Honda CR-V's forte than it is the Mercury Mariner Hybrid's.

Convenience
The Honda CR-V's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Mercury Mariner Hybrid's front cabin compared to the Honda. While the rear of the Honda CR-V provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Mercury Mariner Hybrid, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Mercury Mariner Hybrid is somewhat more ponderous than the Honda CR-V. The Mercury Mariner Hybrid's tank is about the same size as the Honda CR-V's, though the Honda CR-V's is a little more capacious. The Mercury Mariner Hybrid rides lower than the Honda CR-V, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Mercury Mariner Hybrid and the Honda CR-V compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Honda CR-V to the dealership as the Mercury. The Honda CR-V pales in comparison to the Mercury Mariner Hybrid with respect to fuel economy. In terms of fuel economy, the Honda CR-V is somewhat better than the Mercury Mariner Hybrid, but not by much. In terms of MSRP, the Honda CR-V costs considerably less than the Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The Mariner Hybrid is considerably costlier than the Honda CR-V in terms of final price.

Overview
The Mercury Mariner Hybrid and the Honda CR-V have the same basic after-sale protection.