2003 Audi A2 vs. 2000 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2003 Audi A2 is newer by 3 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2003 Audi A2. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 380 kg more than 2003 Audi A2. 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, 2000 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A2. (141 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A2 | 2000 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A2 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1191 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
