Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercury Milan | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 107.1 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 189.0 in | 0 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.1 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 58.3 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3526 lb. | 3294 lb. | 232 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 57.1 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.5 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 54.7 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.8 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.5 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
2010 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 |
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