2008 Kia Carens vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 2 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 22 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 201 kg more than 2008 Kia Carens. 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 2008 Kia Carens. 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, 2008 Kia Carens (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carens | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Carens | Milan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
