Lincoln MKT MPG — Gas Mileage by Engine and Year

Quick answer

Against 416 other V6 cars rated 2017–2019, the MKT trails their 21.7 mpg average by 2.7 mpg, about $251 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2010, the 2L 4-cyl (2013–2016), does 22.5 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.7L 6-cyl (2011–2019), 19.4: $272 a year apart.

Every Lincoln MKT engine, compared

Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.

FIG.01·Lincoln MKT gas mileage by engine
Engine	Combined	City / Highway	Years	Fuel per year
2L 4-cyl	22.5	19.5 / 27.3	2013–2016	$1,707
3.5L 6-cyl	19.5	17 / 23.5	2010–2012	$1,969
3.7L 6-cyl	19.4	16.5 / 23.9	2011–2019	$1,979

ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov + ForCar

What that actually costs

FIG.02·Lincoln MKT fuel cost
Measure	Value
Cost per mile (2019)	$0.168
Fuel per year	$2,021
Fuel over five years	$10,105
Against other V6 cars, 2017–2019	+$251 a year
EPA's own estimate	$3,089 a year

ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, computed from EPA ratings

City or highway — who is this car for

The 2019 Lincoln MKT gives up 8 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 16 in the city, $800 a year if every mile were city driving.

FIG.03·Lincoln MKT city versus highway
Measure	Value	Reading
City (2019)	16 mpg	$2,400 a year if you only drive in town
Highway	24 mpg	$1,600 a year if you mostly commute
Gap	+8 mpg (50%)	Wide — this car dislikes traffic

ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov + ForCar

How the MKT changed over the years

The MKT peaked in 2015 at 21.5 mpg (18.5 city, 26 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2019 at 19 — 2.5 mpg apart, or $235 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2019 car does 19.

FIG.04·Lincoln MKT gas mileage by model year
Model year	Combined	City / Highway	Engines offered	Fuel per year
2019	19	16 / 24	1	$2,021
2018	19	16 / 24	1	$2,021
2017	19	16 / 24	1	$2,021
2016	20	17 / 24.5	2	$1,920
2015	21.5	18.5 / 26	2	$1,786
2014	21.5	18.5 / 26	2	$1,786
2013	21.5	18.5 / 26	2	$1,786
2012	20	17 / 24	1	$1,920
2011	19	17 / 23	1	$2,021
2010	19	17 / 23	1	$2,021

ROWS 10·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov + ForCar

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How we count

This page rests on 14 EPA ratings of the Lincoln MKT — 3 engines across 2010–2019. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,089. Full method.

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Frequently asked questions

What mpg does the 2019 Lincoln MKT get?

19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2010 the MKT has averaged 20.3 mpg.

Is the 2019 MKT more efficient than the 2018?

About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.

Which MKT year has the best gas mileage?

The 2015, at 21.5 mpg combined (18.5 city, 26 highway).

Gas mileage ratings from EPA fueleconomy.gov, unadjusted. Running cost computed by ForCar at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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