2008 Mercury Milan vs. 2013 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 5 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, 2013 Hyundai Tucson (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 380 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Tucson.
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, 2013 Hyundai Tucson (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan. 2013 Hyundai Tucson 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. 2013 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Milan | 2013 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
Model | Milan | Tucson |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1655 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |