2010 Kia Rio vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Rio would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Milan weights approximately 453 kg more than 2010 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio. 2011 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Rio | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Rio | Milan |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1073 kg | 1526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4249 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |