Hyundai Sonata (1998 – 2001) vs Mercury Cougar (1998 – 2002): specs compared
The Mercury Cougar is the more powerful of the two, with up to 172 hp against 160 hp. The Hyundai Sonata is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 10.0 s. The Mercury Cougar uses less fuel, from 7.4 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Sonata
1998 – 2001
|
Mercury
Cougar
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | United States |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2001 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 160 hp | 126 – 172 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 230 Nm | 177 – 224 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 10.5 s | 10.0 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 212 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 – 10.0 L/100 km | 7.4 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,709 mm | 4,699 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,296 – 1,311 kg | 1,298 – 1,370 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.