2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 6 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, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 627 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Milan | 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Milan | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1404 mm |
