2009 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 8 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle.
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 (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. 2001 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Beetle has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Beetle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Volkswagen Beetle | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Volkswagen | Mercury |
Model | Beetle | Cougar |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |