2003 Volvo V50 vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V50 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Milan. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 88 kg more than 2003 Volvo V50.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Volvo V50 (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Volvo V50 | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Volvo | Mercury |
Model | V50 | Milan |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2435 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 66 L |