Daewoo Nubira vs Mercury Cougar
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
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2002 Mercury Cougar
Overview
| Spec | Daewoo NubiraSE | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SE | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | 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 NubiraSE | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $11,699 (best) | $16,520 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Daewoo NubiraSE | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 13.7 gal | 15.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Daewoo NubiraSE | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 129 hp (best) | 125 hp |
| Torque | 136 lb-ft (best) | 130 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Daewoo NubiraSE | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 3 |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,800 lbs (best) | 2,892 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.4 in (best) |
| Length | 177 in | 185 in (best) |
| Width | 66.9 in | 69.6 in (best) |
| Height | 56.3 in (best) | 52.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Daewoo NubiraSE | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 | 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 Nubira | Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE $11,699 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $16,520 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | CDX $13,999 MSRP | Base $17,020 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Sport $17,520 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Sport Premium $18,520 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Sport Ultimate $19,920 MSRP |
Daewoo Nubira vs Mercury Cougar FAQ
- Which is better: 2002 Daewoo Nubira or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2002 Daewoo Nubira 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 Nubira or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2002 Daewoo Nubira starts lower at $11,699.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2002 Daewoo Nubira or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Daewoo Nubira leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (11,699).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2002 Daewoo Nubira or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Mercury Cougar leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2002 Daewoo Nubira or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Mercury Cougar leads on horsepower in this comparison (170).
- Which has better seats: 2002 Daewoo Nubira or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Daewoo Nubira leads on seats in this comparison (5).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2002 Daewoo Nubira or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Mercury Cougar leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).