2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2008 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet HHR 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet HHR (168 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 362 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.
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 Chevrolet HHR (222 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet HHR | 2008 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | HHR | Milan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |
