2007 Mercury Milan vs. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Multivan would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. (128 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Multivan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan 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, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Milan | 2005 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Milan | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
