Comparison Mercury Cougar VIII 2.0 16V (126 Hp) & Qoros 3 Sedan 1.6 (126 Hp) DCT & Lotus Elan II (M100) 1.6 i 16V (132 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercury | Qoros | Lotus |
| Model: | Cougar | 3 | Elan |
| Generation: | Cougar VIII | 3 Sedan | Elan II (M100) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.0 16V (126 Hp) | 1.6 (126 Hp) DCT | 1.6 i 16V (132 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2013 year | 1991 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 1993 year | |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.8 l/100 km | 10.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.8-6.0 l/100 km | 8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 55 l | 46 l |
| Power: | 126 hp | 126 hp | 132 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6150 rpm. | 7200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 197 km/h | 196 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10 sec | 12.6 sec | 8.2 sec |
| Torque: | 177 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 155 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 142 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | 4XE1-M | ||
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1988 cm3 | 1598 cm3 | 1588 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l | ||
| Coolant: | 6.25 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC, D-VVT | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6 | 10 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 79 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.8 mm | 80 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 6 DCT | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4700 mm | 4627 mm | 3900 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1839 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height: | 1320 mm | 1445 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2702 mm | 2250 mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm | 1579 mm | 1485 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1490 mm | 1585 mm | 1485 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 450 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 900 l | ||
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Independent type McPherson | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | The depreciated rack | Semi-independent, spring | Helical spring |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1300 kg | 1360-1375 kg | 995 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m | ||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 205/60 R16 | 205/50 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R15 |