2009 Kia Spectra vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Kia Spectra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Kia Spectra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Spectra.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Spectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercury Milan (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Spectra. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Spectra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Spectra | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Spectra | Milan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 66 L |