2008 Mercury Milan vs. 2007 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2008 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Eos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Eos would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Eos (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 221 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Eos.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Eos (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Milan | 2007 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Milan | Eos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |