2008 Mercury Milan vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Milan would be higher. 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 2 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 478 kg more than 2008 Mercury Milan.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan. 2009 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercury Milan has manual transmission. 2008 Mercury Milan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Milan | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Milan | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |