Against 452 other V6 cars rated 2004–2006, the Zephyr beats their 19 mpg average by 1 mpg, about $101 a year.
Every Lincoln Zephyr engine, compared
The Lincoln Zephyr was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 17 / 26 | 2006–2006 | $1,920 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Acura TL gets 21 mpg, the Ford Fusion 22.3 mpg and the Buick LaCrosse 21 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2006 Zephyr. The Zephyr costs the most of them to run: $198 a year more than the Ford Fusion.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2006) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2004–2006 | −$101 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,100 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2006 Lincoln Zephyr gives up 9 mpg in town: 26 on the highway against 17 in the city, $782 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2006) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (53%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Zephyr changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the Zephyr was rated in, all of them at 20 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 17 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Lincoln Zephyr — 1 engine across 2006–2006. 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 2006 Lincoln Zephyr get?
20 mpg combined, 17 city and 26 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2006 the Zephyr has averaged 20 mpg.
Does the Zephyr get better gas mileage than the Acura TL?
No: 20 mpg for the 2006 Zephyr against 21 for the 2007 Acura TL, about $91 a year more to run.
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