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2002 Mercury Cougar
Hatchback FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$16,995
2017 Honda Accord Coupe
EX
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$18,321
18 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2002 Mercury Cougar
Hatchback FWD
No Expert Reviews
2017 Honda Accord Coupe
EX
George Kennedy Preview:

In the modern car market, the personal commuter coupe is something of a dying breed. This was once a segment dominated by cars like the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Ford Thunderbird, and oth...

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2002 Mercury Cougar
Hatchback FWD
DeltaDrifter writes:
Very good power, but kinda heavy & priced too high.
245
Remo 2002 Mercury Cougar Hatchback FWDReview:

The Cougar — it is a good car and very good commuter does well on long trips to work and high miles bought mine...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Each 2002 Mercury Cougar Hatchback FWDReview:

My Tricked Out Mercury Cougar — I had the 4 cylinder instead of the V6 but I couldn't find the V6 in a 5 speed and I didn't want an ...

2017 Honda Accord Coupe
EX
GuruTYM9C writes:
Love it
20
GuruXY5J2 writes:
One of best coupes I drove in years! V6 sounds outstanding, even better with electronic cutout! Overall hard c...
Looks/Style Ranked 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible RWD worse.
"Looks just right "
Front Seats Ranked 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible RWD worse.
"Lots of room"
20
Guru9258KH 2017 Honda Accord Coupe EXReview:

Review — Great car ,only replaced battery .Good on gas . Changed oil on time and rotated the tires.Drives gre...

Specs

2002 Mercury Cougar
Hatchback FWD
2017 Honda Accord Coupe
EX
Powertrain 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
21 MPG
23 MPG
26 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
31 MPG
32 MPG
34 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 15 gal 17.2 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
125 hp @ 5,500 RPM
185 hp @ 6,400 RPM
185 hp @ 6,400 RPM
Torque
130 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
181 lb-ft @ 3,900 RPM
181 lb-ft @ 3,900 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
--
11.1:1
11.1:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
2,400 cc
2,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
--
3.42 in x 3.9 in
3.42 in x 3.9 in
Safety
ABS Brakes -- Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags -- Standard
Curtain Airbags -- Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Side Driver 3 stars --
Side Rear Passenger 3 stars --
Overall -- 5 stars
Front Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Front Crash Driver -- 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Rollover -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
CD Changer Optional --
Cassette Player Optional --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard --
Interior
Maximum Seating 4 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.6 in 42.2 in
Back Legroom 33.2 in 33.7 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 14.5 cu ft 13.4 cu ft
Maximum Payload -- 1,120 lbs
Standard Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs --
Maximum Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs --
Exterior
Length 185 in 189.5 in
Width 69.6 in 73 in
Height 52.2 in 56.5 in
Wheelbase 106.4 in 107.3 in

Available Options

2002 Mercury Cougar
Hatchback FWD
2017 Honda Accord Coupe
EX

Exterior Colors

  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Deep Blue Opal Metallic
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • San Marino Red
  • Still Night Pearl
  • White Orchid Pearl

Option Packages

  • AT Sport Suspension
  • MT Sport Suspension
  • Aero Kit
  • Side Underbody Spoiler
  • HFP Package
  • Tires: Conti Sport Contact 3
  • Wheels: 18" Diamond Cut Alloy

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