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Lincoln · model year 2002
2002 Lincoln LS
Midsize · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2002 Lincoln LS is a gasoline midsize car with rear-wheel drive, a 3.9-liter eight-cylinder engine, and an automatic S5 transmission. Its defining EPA figure is 17 combined MPG, with ratings of 15 city and 22 highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $4,850, and tailpipe CO2 is 522.76 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Rear-wheel drive
- 3.9-liter eight-cylinder engine
- 22 MPG highway rating
- Automatic S5 transmission
Watch for
- 17 combined MPG
- 15 MPG city rating
- $4,850 EPA annual fuel cost
- 522.76 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a midsize rear-wheel-drive gasoline car Buyers comfortable budgeting for high annual fuel cost
The 2002 Lincoln LS fits buyers seeking a midsize car with rear-wheel drive, an eight-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. Its 17 combined MPG rating is the key ownership number, and the EPA estimate of $4,850 in yearly fuel cost puts the running expense plainly on the table. City use is rated at 15 MPG, while highway driving reaches 22 MPG. If those figures and the gasoline powertrain fit your driving, the LS has a clear, traditional setup. If fuel spending is the priority, its numbers deserve careful consideration.
What it is
The 2002 Lincoln LS is a gasoline car in the EPA midsize-car class. It uses rear-wheel drive and an automatic S5 transmission with a 3.9-liter, eight-cylinder engine.
The numbers
The figure to start with is 17 combined MPG. The EPA rates it at 15 MPG in city driving and 22 MPG on the highway.
What it costs to run
EPA annual fuel cost is $4,850 for this gasoline car. That estimate goes with its 17 combined MPG rating.
How it compares
The LS's 15 city MPG and 22 highway MPG show a seven-MPG gap between its two EPA driving ratings. Its combined result is 17 MPG. No other vehicle figures are provided here for a direct side-by-side comparison.
Who it suits
This car suits a buyer who wants a midsize gasoline car with rear-wheel drive and accepts the running cost associated with 17 combined MPG.
Trade-offs
The 3.9-liter eight-cylinder engine and rear-wheel-drive layout define the powertrain. The cost side is clear: $4,850 in EPA annual fuel cost, with tailpipe CO2 of 522.76 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 2002 Lincoln LS if its midsize-car format, rear-wheel drive, and eight-cylinder gasoline powertrain match what you need. Plan around 17 combined MPG rather than the higher 22-MPG highway number, because city driving is rated at 15 MPG. The EPA fuel-cost estimate is $4,850 a year, so this is a choice that calls for a substantial fuel budget. Its automatic transmission keeps the specification straightforward, while the emissions figure gives another way to measure the operating trade-off.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 17 MPG
- City MPG
- 15 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,850
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 523 g per mile
- Model year
- 2002
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.9 L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (S5)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2002 Lincoln LS's combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 17 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
The 2002 Lincoln LS is rated at 15 MPG city and 22 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,850.
What engine and transmission does it have?
It has a 3.9-liter eight-cylinder gasoline engine and an automatic S5 transmission.
Is the 2002 Lincoln LS front-wheel drive?
No. Its drive layout is rear-wheel drive.
What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?
The EPA figure is 522.76 grams per mile.
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