Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercury Milan | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 106.3 in | 1.1 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 178.7 in | 11.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.8 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 74.9 in | -19.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3303 lb. | 4165 lb. | -862 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.9 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 58.3 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.9 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.3 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 46.1 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 34.4 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -49.9 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 |
2009 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review |