2011 Mercury Mariner FWD

The CarCody take

The 2011 Mercury Mariner FWD is a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. It returns 23 MPG combined, with 21 MPG city and 27 MPG highway. Its listed annual fuel cost is $2,900, and tailpipe emissions are 386.39 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. SUV buyers who want front-wheel drive Drivers with regular highway travel Those comfortable with gasoline power

What it is

The 2011 Mercury Mariner FWD is a Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD. It uses front-wheel drive, a 2.5 L four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission.

The numbers

The defining figure is 23 MPG combined. That blends the Mariner's 21 MPG city rating with its 27 MPG highway rating. Expect the highway number on steady open-road trips and the lower city number in stop-and-go driving.

What it costs to run

The listed annual fuel cost is $2,900. Tailpipe emissions are 386.39 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

The Mariner's 23 combined MPG provides its running-cost baseline. Its 21 city and 27 highway figures show a six-MPG gap between urban and open-road driving.

Who it suits

This Mariner suits a buyer who wants an SUV body with front-wheel drive and a conventional gasoline powertrain. It fits drivers who value the higher 27 MPG highway figure more than the 21 MPG city result.

Trade-offs

The four-cylinder engine and automatic transmission keep the setup straightforward, but fuel use remains 23 MPG combined. City driving is rated at 21 MPG, while the gasoline engine produces 386.39 grams of CO2 per mile.

Verdict

Choose the Mariner FWD if an SUV shape and front-wheel drive match your daily needs, and your routes include enough highway miles to approach 27 MPG. Budget around $2,900 in listed yearly fuel cost. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder and six-speed automatic make this a conventional gasoline choice, while the 21 MPG city rating and its CO2 figure matter more for mostly urban drivers.