2008 Mercury Milan vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2008 Mercury Milan and 2008 Volvo S40 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 457 kg more than 2008 Volvo S40.
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 Volvo S40 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Milan | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Milan | S40 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 213 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |