Daewoo Lanos vs Mercury Cougar
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2002 Mercury Cougar
Overview
| Spec | Daewoo LanosS | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S | Base |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2002 | 2002 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Daewoo LanosS | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9,199 (best) | $16,520 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Daewoo LanosS | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 31 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 12.7 gal | 15.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Daewoo LanosS | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 105 hp | 125 hp (best) |
| Torque | 106 lb-ft | 130 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.6 L | 2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Daewoo LanosS | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,447 lbs (best) | 2,892 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in | 106.4 in (best) |
| Length | 160.4 in | 185 in (best) |
| Width | 66.1 in | 69.6 in (best) |
| Height | 56.4 in (best) | 52.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Daewoo LanosS | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | 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 | Daewoo Lanos | Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S $9,199 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $16,520 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S $10,099 MSRP | Base $17,020 MSRP |
| 3 | Sport $12,999 MSRP | Sport $17,520 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Sport Premium $18,520 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Sport Ultimate $19,920 MSRP |
Daewoo Lanos vs Mercury Cougar FAQ
- Which is better: 2002 Daewoo Lanos or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2002 Daewoo Lanos 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: 2002 Daewoo Lanos or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2002 Daewoo Lanos starts lower at $9,199.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2002 Daewoo Lanos or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Daewoo Lanos leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (9,199).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2002 Daewoo Lanos or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Daewoo Lanos leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better horsepower: 2002 Daewoo Lanos or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Mercury Cougar leads on horsepower in this comparison (170).
- Which has better seats: 2002 Daewoo Lanos or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Daewoo Lanos leads on seats in this comparison (5).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2002 Daewoo Lanos or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Mercury Cougar leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).