Against 422 other V6 cars rated 2016–2018, the MKX trails their 21.8 mpg average by 1.8 mpg, about $159 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2007, the 3.7L 6-cyl (2011–2017), does 20.6 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.5L 6-cyl (2007–2010), 19.3: $126 a year apart.
Every Lincoln MKX engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 18.1 / 25.3 | 2011–2017 | $1,864 | |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | 18 / 25 | 2018–2018 | $1,920 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 16.8 / 24 | 2007–2010 | $1,990 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Honda CR-V gets 30 mpg, the Honda Pilot 23 mpg and the Nissan Rogue 31.5 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2018 MKX. The MKX costs the most of them to run: $701 a year more than the Nissan Rogue.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2018) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2016–2018 | +$159 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,100 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2018 Lincoln MKX gives up 7 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 18 in the city, $597 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2018) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (39%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the MKX changed over the years
The MKX peaked in 2014 at 21 mpg (18 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2009 at 19 — 2 mpg apart, or $192 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2018 car does 20.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2017 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2016 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2015 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2014 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2013 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2012 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2011 | 19 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2010 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2009 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2008 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2007 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 12 EPA ratings of the Lincoln MKX — 3 engines across 2007–2018. 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 $3,100. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2018 Lincoln MKX get?
20 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2007 the MKX has averaged 20.1 mpg.
Is the 2018 MKX more efficient than the 2017?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Which MKX year has the best gas mileage?
The 2014, at 21 mpg combined (18 city, 25 highway).
Does the MKX get better gas mileage than the Honda CR-V?
No: 20 mpg for the 2018 MKX against 30 for the 2019 Honda CR-V, about $640 a year more to run.
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