Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercury Milan | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 103.9 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 178.0 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.7 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 57.4 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3453 lb. | 3543 lb. | -90 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.2 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.7 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.1 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 50.7 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 34.4 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -47.1 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 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |