2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 91 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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. 2008 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Cougar | Touran |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2543 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 228 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |