Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Traverse Review

Utility
The Traverse will quite certainly prove handier than the Mercury Mountaineer for those of you with frequent child-cargo. Towing is considerably more the Mercury's forte than it is the Chevrolet Traverse's.

Dimensions
The Traverse's tank is almost the same size as the Mercury's, though the Mercury Mountaineer's is a bit larger. The Mountaineer and the Chevrolet Traverse compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Mercury Mountaineer than with the Chevrolet Traverse.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Chevrolet Traverse to the dealership as the Mercury Mountaineer. Regarding gas mileage, the Chevrolet Traverse beats the Mercury Mountaineer. The Mercury isn't much less pricey than the Chevrolet Traverse with respect to MSRP.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Mercury Mountaineer is most certainly nimbler than the Chevrolet Traverse, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Traverse's engine is a tad smaller than the Mountaineer's, but not terribly so. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Chevrolet Traverse isn't much more powerful than the Mercury.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Traverse offers a bit more head room than the Mercury Mountaineer, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Chevrolet Traverse provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Mercury Mountaineer, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Warranty
The Chevrolet Traverse and the Mountaineer have the same basic after-sale protection.