2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2004 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2004 Seat Ibiza. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 690 kg more than 2004 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Ibiza. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Ibiza. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Milan | 2004 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Milan | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1142 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |