Pontiac Torrent vs. Mercury Mariner Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Pontiac Torrent to the dealership as the Mariner. The Mariner isn't much more expensive than the Torrent regarding MSRP.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Torrent and the Mercury Mariner when it comes to hauling capacity. The Pontiac Torrent and the Mercury Mariner can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You indubitably won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Pontiac Torrent than with the Mercury Mariner, because both offer comparable ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Pontiac Torrent offers a bit more head room than the Mercury Mariner, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Torrent make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Mercury.

Dimensions
The Pontiac is likely to feel a bit slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Mariner. The Pontiac Torrent's tank is about the same size as the Mariner's, though the Mercury Mariner's is a bit more capacious. The Mercury Mariner and the Pontiac Torrent compete for the same parking spaces. The Mercury's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more agile feel in daily traffic than the Pontiac Torrent.

Performance
The Torrent is likely to feel slightly sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Mercury Mariner.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Mercury Mariner is very likely nimbler than the Torrent, 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 Mariner and the Pontiac Torrent have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Pontiac Torrent.

Overview
The Mercury Mariner and the Pontiac Torrent have the same basic warranty.