Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercury Milan | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 106.3 in | 1.1 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 178.3 in | 11.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.9 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 56.5 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3303 lb. | 2701 lb. | 602 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.9 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.5 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.8 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 52.7 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 33.1 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
2009 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I needed to fit 3 child car seats in the back, which it does better than my VW Passat it replaced. see full Mercury Milan review |
2009 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
My head was squashed into the roof. Could not adjust seat to find a tolerable position. see full Mercury Milan review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I felt very constrained in all movements. see full Mercury Milan review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |