2007 Mercury Milan vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Citi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Citi would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 975 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. 2007 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Milan | 2006 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Milan | Citi |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 49 L |
