2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 552 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Milan | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Milan | Bora |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1373 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |