2008 Mercury Mariner FWD vs 2009 Mercury Sable AWD
| EPA figure | 2008 Mercury Mariner FWD | 2009 Mercury Sable AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body · drive | SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas | Large · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Gas |
| Combined MPG | 22 | 19 |
| City / highway MPG | 20 / 26 | 17 / 24 |
| Fuel a year | $3,050 | $3,550 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 404 | 468 |
| Engine | 2.3 L 4-cyl | 3.5 L 6-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd | Automatic 6-spd |
▲ marks the better official figure on that line: more range, MPG or MPGe; less fuel cost or CO₂. From fueleconomy.gov.