Mercury Milan vs Saturn Aura
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Saturn Aura
Overview
| Spec | Mercury MilanBase | Saturn AuraXE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | XE |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2011 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercury MilanBase | Saturn AuraXE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $22,025 (best) | $22,655 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $4,000 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $4,000 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $4,000 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercury MilanBase | Saturn AuraXE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG | 33 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 17.5 gal (best) | 16.3 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercury MilanBase | Saturn AuraXE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp (best) | 169 hp |
| Torque | 172 lb-ft (best) | 160 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.5 L (best) | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercury MilanBase | Saturn AuraXE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 16.5 cu ft (best) | 14.9 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,308 lbs (best) | 3,436 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 112.3 in (best) |
| Length | 189 in | 190.9 in (best) |
| Width | 72.2 in (best) | 70.3 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 57.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercury MilanBase | Saturn AuraXE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 7 | 4 (best) |
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.
| Trim | Mercury Milan | Saturn 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 |
Live inventory
Mercury Milan vs Saturn Aura FAQ
- Which is better: 2011 Mercury Milan or 2009 Saturn Aura?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2011 Mercury Milan vs 2009 Saturn Aura on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2011 Mercury Milan or 2009 Saturn Aura?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2011 Mercury Milan starts lower at $22,025. Live Saturn Aura listings start at $4,000.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2011 Mercury Milan or 2009 Saturn Aura?
- The 2011 Mercury Milan leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,025).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2011 Mercury Milan or 2009 Saturn Aura?
- The 2011 Mercury Milan leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (39).
- Which has better horsepower: 2011 Mercury Milan or 2009 Saturn Aura?
- The 2009 Saturn Aura leads on horsepower in this comparison (252).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2011 Mercury Milan or 2009 Saturn Aura?
- The 2009 Saturn Aura leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2011 Mercury Milan vs 2009 Saturn Aura?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Mercury Milan (4/5 NHTSA overall); Saturn Aura (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).