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Mercury Milan vs Saturn Aura

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

Mercury logo

2011 Mercury Milan

Saturn logo

2009 Saturn Aura

Overview

SpecMercury MilanBaseSaturn AuraXE
Selected trimBaseXE
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20112009

Pricing & market

SpecMercury MilanBaseSaturn AuraXE
MSRP$22,025 (best)$22,655
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecMercury MilanBaseSaturn AuraXE
Combined MPG24 MPG26 MPG (best)
City MPG22 MPG22 MPG
Highway MPG29 MPG33 MPG (best)
Fuel tank17.5 gal (best)16.3 gal

Performance

SpecMercury MilanBaseSaturn AuraXE
Horsepower175 hp (best)169 hp
Torque172 lb-ft (best)160 lb-ft
Engine size2.5 L (best)2.4 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecMercury MilanBaseSaturn AuraXE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume16.5 cu ft (best)14.9 cu ft
Towing capacity1,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,308 lbs (best)3,436 lbs
Wheelbase107.4 in112.3 in (best)
Length189 in190.9 in (best)
Width72.2 in (best)70.3 in
Height56.9 in57.6 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecMercury MilanBaseSaturn AuraXE
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)3 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)3 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole4 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimMercury MilanSaturn Aura
1

Base

$22,025 MSRP(Currently comparing)

XE

$22,655 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Base

$28,345 MSRP

XR

$24,865 MSRP

3

Premier

$25,165 MSRP

XR

$27,250 MSRP

4

Premier

$28,645 MSRP

Base

$26,325 MSRP

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