2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,543 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. (150 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 263 kg more than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
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, 2001 Mercury Cougar (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 2001 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 2001 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Cougar | 2002 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Cougar | Sharan |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2543 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |