2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carnival 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 79 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 388 kg more than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Because 2009 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carnival. 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, 2008 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Milan | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Milan | Carnival |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |