Lincoln averages 20.6 mpg combined across 17 models (1984–2027). The best on record does 41 mpg, the thirstiest 12 — a yearly fuel gap of about $2,263.
What that actually costs
What a Lincoln costs to feed, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average combined | 20.6 mpg |
| Fuel per year | $1,864 |
| Most frugal on record | 41 mpg — $937 a year |
| Thirstiest on record | 12 mpg — $3,200 a year |
Lincoln models by fuel economy
From the most frugal down. The yearly figure is what the fuel actually costs at 12,000 miles.
| Model | Average mpg | Best / Worst engine | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Corsair | 33 / 25 | $1,357 | |
| Lincoln MKZ | 41 / 20 | $1,381 | |
| Lincoln Nautilus | 30 / 21 | $1,607 | |
| Lincoln MKC | 23 / 23 | $1,670 | |
| Lincoln MKS | 22 / 19 | $1,873 | |
| Lincoln MKT | 23 / 19 | $1,892 | |
| Lincoln MKX | 21 / 19 | $1,910 | |
| Lincoln Zephyr | 20 / 20 | $1,920 | |
| Lincoln Aviator | 23 / 13 | $1,920 | |
| Lincoln Continental | 24 / 16 | $2,021 | |
| Lincoln Navigator L | 20 / 17 | $2,032 | |
| Lincoln LS | 21 / 17 | $2,076 | |
| Lincoln Town Car | 20 / 16 | $2,110 | |
| Lincoln Mark | 24 / 14 | $2,145 | |
| Lincoln Navigator | 19 / 12 | $2,415 | |
| Lincoln Mark LT | 15 / 14 | $2,685 | |
| Lincoln Blackwood | 13 / 13 | $2,954 |
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How we count
Fuel-economy figures come from EPA fueleconomy.gov — the same laboratory numbers printed on the window sticker. We don't adjust them; real-world consumption depends on how and where you drive.
What we add is money. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon — change either and the ranking stays, only the size of the bill moves. Cost per mile is the same figure divided out, useful when comparing a commute against a weekend car.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Lincoln mpg?
20.6 mpg combined across 17 models rated between 1984 and 2027. That averages everything the brand has offered, so a long history of trucks pulls it down.
Which Lincoln model is the most economical?
See the table above — models are sorted from the most frugal down, with what each costs in fuel per year.
How much does a Lincoln cost to run?
About $1,864 a year in fuel on average, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon.
Why does the average look low for a modern brand?
Because it covers every model year on record, back to the 1980s. Cars built before the mid-2000s were markedly thirstier — that era is included.