2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2011 Volvo C30
To start off, 2011 Volvo C30 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (222 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 472 kg more than 2011 Volvo C30.
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, 2011 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2011 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2011 Volvo C30 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 | 2011 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Milan | C30 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1453 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1448 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |