2010 Mercury Milan vs. 2012 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 433 kg more than 2012 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, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mercury Milan | 2012 Kia Rio | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Milan | Rio |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1526 kg | 1093 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4801 mm | 4046 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 43 L |