2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2010 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 4 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen GTI. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 456 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen GTI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen GTI. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volkswagen GTI (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Milan | 2010 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Milan | GTI |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4211 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |