The 2020 Lincoln Continental window sticker reads 21 mpg combined (18 city, 27 highway) for the 2.7L 6-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2020 Continental 5 stars overall.
The Lincoln Continental window sticker — build, options & years
The Lincoln Continental ran from 1981–2026 across 5 generations (1981–1982, 1984–1987, 1988–1994, 1995–2002, 2017–2020).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Lincoln Continental VIN decoder.
What the Lincoln Continental sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2020 Continental:
The label also prints an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 471 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Large Cars, 2020) the best Continental version ranks #17 of 24 on combined MPG (the class best is 58 mpg).
How the Continental's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 1984 to 2020:
Combined went from 20 mpg in 1984 to 21 in 2020. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2020 Continental:
The weak spot is rollover: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The Continental sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the Continental (21 mpg, 2020) sits behind the Cadillac XTS and Kia Cadenza.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Continental | 2020 | 5★ | |
| Cadillac XTS | 2019 | 5★ | |
| Kia K900 | 2020 | — | |
| Kia Cadenza | 2020 | — |
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Continental window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 10 Continental window stickers from VINs so far, opened 17 times. The most requested model years are 2017, 2019 and 2020.
Any Continental from 1981–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Lincoln models: Lincoln window stickers.
Other Lincoln window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Navigator | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 19 mpg | |
| Lincoln Aviator | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 mpg | |
| Lincoln Nautilus | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 30 mpg | |
| Lincoln Mark | Midsize Cars | 24 mpg | |
| Lincoln Town Car | Large Cars | 20 mpg | |
| Lincoln MKZ | Midsize Cars | 41 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Lincoln Continental
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Continental, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Lincoln Continental all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Lincoln Continental window sticker show?
The 2020 label shows up to 21 mpg combined, #17 of 24 in its EPA class (Large Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,950 a year.
What safety rating is on the Lincoln Continental sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2020 model, by test: frontal crash 5, side crash 5, rollover 4.
Does the Continental sticker show better MPG than the Cadillac XTS?
No: the most efficient 2020 Continental reads 21 mpg combined, the 2019 Cadillac XTS 22.
Which Lincoln Continental years do people look up most?
2017, with 6 of the 10 Continental window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2019 and 2020.
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