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Lincoln Aviator MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

11 model years · 2003–2027

20 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
City
25 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2027 Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD
$3,220

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Lincoln Aviator fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Lincoln Aviator for 11 model years, 2003 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 13–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 2 configurations rated 20 MPG combined and costing $3,220–$3,330 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2003 is the 2026 Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD, at 21 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.

Lincoln Aviator MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Lincoln Aviator: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG)Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) $/yr
2020-2027* (U611) Generation page
2027 (partial) 20— $3,220–$3,330
2026 20–21— $3,110–$3,290
2025 20–21— $3,130–$3,290
2024 20–21— $3,100–$3,300
2023 19–2123 $2,290–$3,380
2022 20–2123 $2,290–$3,300
2021 20–2123 $2,290–$3,220
2020 20–2123 $2,290–$3,300
2003-2005 (UN152) Generation page
2005 13— $6,180
2004 13–14— $5,740–$6,180
2003 14— $4,670

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Lincoln Aviator generations

2 generations between 2003 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2027 powertrain options

Gas · 3.0L
Combined
20 MPG
Per year
$3,220–$3,330
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Lincoln Aviator's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Lincoln Aviator run 13–21 MPG across model years 2003 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 20 MPG.

Which Lincoln Aviator model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2026 Lincoln Aviator Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD has the highest combined rating since 2003, at 21 MPG.

How much does a Lincoln Aviator cost to fuel per year?

For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,220–$3,330 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,220.

Has the Lincoln Aviator's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 14 MPG in 2003 to 20 MPG in 2027, 6 MPG more.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Lincoln Aviator?

Yes. Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2020 to 2023 (23 MPG).

How many generations of the Lincoln Aviator are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Lincoln Aviator: 2020-2027*, 2003-2005. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.