2008 Kia Spectra5 vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Spectra5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Spectra5 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Kia Spectra5. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Spectra5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 640 kg more than 2008 Kia Spectra5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Kia Spectra5 (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Spectra5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Spectra5 | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Spectra5 | Milan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 66 L |
