2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 5 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 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 737 kg more than 2011 Kia Soul. 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 2011 Kia Soul. 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, 2006 Mercury Milan (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Milan | 2011 Kia Soul | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Milan | Soul |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2278 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 48 L |