I have a commuter Marin, and an older trek mountain bike.
love them both, but its all about what you like..

Use the hybrid Marin for grocery runs and when i want a slower comfy ride with the wife.
and if i gotta go 10 miles plus i prefer my trek, this bike rides sweet for long rides

consider the gears too ..
my trek i have 24/34/44?
the marin 28/38/48?

the trek is the only one i get into top chain ring
depends on how you like to ride ...