How much does the 2002 Mercury Cougar cost?

The 2002 Mercury Cougar has a starting MSRP of $16,520, ranging up to $19,920 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $16,520; Sport from $17,520; Sport Premium from $18,520; Sport Ultimate from $19,920.

What is the fuel economy of the 2002 Mercury Cougar?

The 2002 Mercury Cougar achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2002 Mercury Cougar tow?

The 2002 Mercury Cougar has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2002 Mercury Cougar come in?

The 2002 Mercury Cougar is available in 4 trims (5 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.

2002 Mercury Cougar

4 trims · 5 configurations · Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$16,520 – $19,920

Shop Mercury All Mercury models

No live listings right now

Manufacturer specs and trim data below are still available for research. Check back for dealer inventory, or browse other Mercury models.

Shop Mercury inventory

Pricing

How much should you pay for the Mercury Cougar? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$16,520

Typical monthly

$327/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

Open loan calculator

Compare 2002 Mercury Cougar trims

Base
2 configurations
MSRP
$16,520 – $17,020
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/31
Horsepower
125 hp
Torque
130 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Sport
MSRP
$17,520
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/27
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
165 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Sport Premium
MSRP
$18,520
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/27
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
165 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Sport Ultimate
MSRP
$19,920
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/27
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
165 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
1,000 lbs

Compare 2002 Mercury Cougar trim specifications
Spec	Base2 configurations	Sport	Sport Premium	Sport Ultimate
MSRP	$16,520 – $17,020	$17,520	$18,520	$19,920
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	21/31	18/27	18/27	18/27
Horsepower	125 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp
Torque	130 lb-ft	165 lb-ft	165 lb-ft	165 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2.5L V6 gas	2.5L V6 gas	2.5L V6 gas
Seating	4	4	4	4
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
Sportgas
Sport Premiumgas
Sport Ultimategas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
Sportregular unleaded
Sport Premiumregular unleaded
Sport Ultimateregular unleaded
Cylinders: BaseI4
SportV6
Sport PremiumV6
Sport UltimateV6
Displacement: Base2 L
Sport2.5 L
Sport Premium2.5 L
Sport Ultimate2.5 L
Horsepower: Base125 hp
Sport170 hp
Sport Premium170 hp
Sport Ultimate170 hp
Torque: Base130 lb-ft
Sport165 lb-ft
Sport Premium165 lb-ft
Sport Ultimate165 lb-ft
Transmission: Base5-speed manual
Sport5-speed manual
Sport Premium5-speed manual
Sport Ultimate5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
Sportfront wheel drive
Sport Premiumfront wheel drive
Sport Ultimatefront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseHatchback
SportHatchback
Sport PremiumHatchback
Sport UltimateHatchback
Doors: Base3
Sport3
Sport Premium3
Sport Ultimate3
Seating: Base4
Sport4
Sport Premium4
Sport Ultimate4
Length: Base185 in
Sport185 in
Sport Premium185 in
Sport Ultimate185 in
Width: Base69.6 in
Sport69.6 in
Sport Premium69.6 in
Sport Ultimate69.6 in
Height: Base52.2 in
Sport52.2 in
Sport Premium52.2 in
Sport Ultimate52.2 in
Wheelbase: Base106.4 in
Sport106.4 in
Sport Premium106.4 in
Sport Ultimate106.4 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: Base1,000 lbs
Sport1,000 lbs
Sport Premium1,000 lbs
Sport Ultimate1,000 lbs
Curb weight: Base2,892 lbs
Sport2,892 lbs
Sport Premium2,892 lbs
Sport Ultimate2,892 lbs
Fuel tank: Base15.5 gal
Sport15.5 gal
Sport Premium15.5 gal
Sport Ultimate15.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base24
Sport21
Sport Premium21
Sport Ultimate21
City MPG: Base21
Sport18
Sport Premium18
Sport Ultimate18
Highway MPG: Base31
Sport27
Sport Premium27
Sport Ultimate27

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	Sport	Sport Premium	Sport Ultimate
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	2 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L
Horsepower	125 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp
Torque	130 lb-ft	165 lb-ft	165 lb-ft	165 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Doors	3	3	3	3
Seating	4	4	4	4
Length	185 in	185 in	185 in	185 in
Width	69.6 in	69.6 in	69.6 in	69.6 in
Height	52.2 in	52.2 in	52.2 in	52.2 in
Wheelbase	106.4 in	106.4 in	106.4 in	106.4 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs
Curb weight	2,892 lbs	2,892 lbs	2,892 lbs	2,892 lbs
Fuel tank	15.5 gal	15.5 gal	15.5 gal	15.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	24	21	21	21
City MPG	21	18	18	18
Highway MPG	31	27	27	27