Comparison Mercury Cougar IV (XR7) 5.8 V8 (149 Hp) & Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic & Holden Astra Hatchback 2.2i 16V ECOTEC (147 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercury | Mercury | Holden |
| Model: | Cougar | Cougar | Astra |
| Generation: | Cougar IV (XR7) | Cougar VIII | Astra Hatchback |
| Engine / modification: | 5.8 V8 (149 Hp) | 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) Automatic | 2.2i 16V ECOTEC (147 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1977 year | 1998 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 1979 year | 2002 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 52 l | |
| Power: | 149 hp | 173 hp | 147 hp |
| Max power in: | 6250 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 220 km/h | ||
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec | ||
| Torque: | 224 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 203 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, transverse | |
| Engine displacement: | 2544 cm3 | 2198 cm3 | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 10 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.5 mm | 94.6 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.4 mm | 86 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4700 mm | 4110 mm | |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1709 mm | |
| Height: | 1320 mm | 1425 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2896 mm | 2700 mm | 2606 mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm | 1484 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1490 mm | 1472 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 460 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1230 l | ||
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Coil spring | |
| Rear suspension: | The depreciated rack | Helical spring | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1375 kg | 1145 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | ||
| Wheel rims size: | R15 |