Acura CL vs Mercury Cougar
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2002 Mercury Cougar
Overview
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 3.2 | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2003 | 2002 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,200 | $16,520 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 17.2 gal (best) | 15.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 225 hp (best) | 125 hp |
| Torque | 216 lb-ft (best) | 130 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.2 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 3 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 13.6 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,470 lbs | 2,892 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in (best) | 106.4 in |
| Length | 192 in (best) | 185 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 69.6 in (best) |
| Height | 53.3 in (best) | 52.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 5 | 1 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura CL | Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.2 $28,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $16,520 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 3.2 $30,350 MSRP | Base $17,020 MSRP |
| 3 | 3.2 Type-S $30,550 MSRP | Sport $17,520 MSRP |
| 4 | 3.2 Type-S $30,550 MSRP | Sport Premium $18,520 MSRP |
| 5 | 3.2 Type-S $32,700 MSRP | Sport Ultimate $19,920 MSRP |
| 6 | 3.2 Type-S $32,700 MSRP | — |
Acura CL vs Mercury Cougar FAQ
- Which is better: 2003 Acura CL or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2003 Acura CL vs 2002 Mercury Cougar on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2003 Acura CL or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2002 Mercury Cougar starts lower at $16,520.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2003 Acura CL or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Mercury Cougar leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (16,520).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2003 Acura CL or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Mercury Cougar leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2003 Acura CL or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2003 Acura CL leads on horsepower in this comparison (260).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2003 Acura CL or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Mercury Cougar leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).