2000 Mercury Cougar vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 442 kg more than 2000 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Cougar | 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cougar | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
