2008 Mercury Milan vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Mercury Milan and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 657 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Mercury Milan (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Milan | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Milan | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |