1997 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD.

The 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD runs on regular gasoline and is in the Special Purpose Vehicles car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD gets up to 12 miles per gallon in the city, and 17 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD is 14 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD is $4,450 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $10,750 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD Consume?

The 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD will consume roughly 21 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD.

City MPG12
Highway MPG17
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,750
Fuel Cost$4,450
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum21
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Mercury Models from 1997

If you're interested in other Mercury models from 1997, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "1997 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercury/mountaineer-2wd/1997.

  • "1997 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercury/mountaineer-2wd/1997. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercury/mountaineer-2wd/1997.