Ford Escape Hybrid vs. Mercury Mariner

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2012 Ford Escape Hybrid
$30,570
FWD 4dr Hybrid 4WD 4dr Hybrid FWD 4dr Hybrid Limited 4WD 4dr Hybrid Limited
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2011 Mercury Mariner
$23,565
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Highlights
$30,570
$23,565
N/A
N/A
Gas/Electric I4
Gas I4
21 City / 28 Hwy
177 hp
  • 171 hp
  • 240 hp
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
5
5
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine
177 @ 6000
171 @ 6000
136 @ 5500
171 @ 4500
2.5L/152
2.5L/152
Gas/Electric I4
Gas I4
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
34 City / 31 Hwy
21 City / 28 Hwy
11.6 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
16 x 7 in
16 x 7.0 in
P235/70R16
P235/70R16
Compact in
Compact in
P235/70R16
P235/70R16
N/A
Steel
16 x 7 in
16 x 7.0 in
Compact
Compact

Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Independent
Not Available
Not Available
Multi-link
Independent
Not Available
Not Available

Steering
N/A
N/A
40 ft
N/A
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Electric assisted steering
37 ft
37 ft
18
18

Measurements
Not Available in
Not Available in
36 in
36 in
40 in
40 in
N/A
8 in
N/A
39 in
39 in
66 ft³
66 ft³
43 in
N/A
175 in
175 in
49 in
49 in
41 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
57 in
57 in
35 in
N/A
68 in
68 in
42 in
42 in
60 in
60 in
29 in
N/A
103 in
103 in
56 in
56 in
67 in
N/A
100 ft³
99 ft³
37 in
N/A
53 in
53 in
Not Available ft³
Not Available ft³
33 in
N/A
5
5
71 in
71 in
31 ft³
29 ft³
61 in
61 in

Weight & Capacity
150 lbs
525 lbs
N/A
N/A
1,000 lbs
3,500 lbs
15 gal
18 gal
1,000 lbs
3,500 lbs
3,663 lbs
3,335 lbs
100 lbs
350 lbs
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0 lbs

Safety
Standard
Standard

Entertainment
Optional

Electrical
N/A
N/A
550
N/A

Brakes
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available in
Not Available in
Yes
Yes
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
11.9 x 0.35 in
11.9 x -TBD- in
Power
Pwr

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid or the 2011 Mercury Mariner?

The 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid is more reliable than the 2011 Mercury Mariner according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2012 Escape Hybrid versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2011 Mariner.

Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid or the 2011 Mercury Mariner?

The 2011 Mercury Mariner is cheaper than the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid with a $23,565 starting MSRP versus a $30,570 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid or the 2011 Mercury Mariner?

The 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid and the 2011 Mercury Mariner both have a 3/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.

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