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2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 19–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator at a glance
The 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator covers 8 model years in the EPA database (21 configurations in all), rated 19–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $3,220 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and plug-in hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,220–$3,330 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,110–$3,290 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,130–$3,290 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,100–$3,300 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas, Plug-in hybrid | 19–21 MPG | $2,290–$3,380 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas, Plug-in hybrid | 20–21 MPG | $2,290–$3,300 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas, Plug-in hybrid | 20–21 MPG | $2,290–$3,220 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas, Plug-in hybrid | 20–21 MPG | $2,290–$3,300 | First year |
What the 2027 Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$268
$3,220 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.37
Per 100 miles
$21.47
Five years
$16,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$60more a year
Class median $3,160 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Lincoln Aviator MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,220, $110 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,220 |
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,330 |
2026 Lincoln Aviator MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,290/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,130 to $3,110, $20 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,290 |
2025 Lincoln Aviator MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,130–$3,290/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,100 to $3,130, $30 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,130 |
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,290 |
2024 Lincoln Aviator MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,100–$3,300/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,100.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,100 |
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,300 |
2023 Lincoln Aviator MPG
19–21 MPG · $2,290–$3,380/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,100.
On electricity 56 MPGe, with 21 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,100 |
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S10) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,300 |
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S10) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,380 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHEV (Most efficient) | 4WD | 23 | 56 | 21 mi | $2,290 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 47% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2022 Lincoln Aviator MPG
20–21 MPG · $2,290–$3,300/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,170 to $3,100, $70 less.
On electricity 56 MPGe, with 21 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,100 |
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,300 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHEV (Most efficient) | 4WD | 23 | 56 | 21 mi | $2,290 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 47% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2021 Lincoln Aviator MPG
20–21 MPG · $2,290–$3,220/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,170, $60 more.
On electricity 56 MPGe, with 21 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,170 |
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,220 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHEV (Most efficient) | 4WD | 23 | 56 | 21 mi | $2,290 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 47% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2020 Lincoln Aviator MPG
20–21 MPG · $2,290–$3,300/yr
On electricity 56 MPGe, with 21 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,300 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHEV (Most efficient) | 4WD | 23 | 56 | 21 mi | $2,290 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 47% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD: $4,380 in California and $2,810 in Texas, a $1,570 difference.
- California $4,380
- Washington $4,060
- New York $3,220
- Florida $3,040
- Texas $2,810
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2003-2005 (UN152)
- 2020-2027* (U611)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator get?
EPA rates the 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator at 19–21 MPG combined across 21 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 25 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 19–21 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 23 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator?
The Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2027.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.
How does the 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator) is rated 13–14 MPG combined and costs $4,670–$6,180 a year to fuel; the 2020-2027 model is rated 19–21 MPG and costs $2,290–$3,380 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Lincoln Aviator per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,220 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,220–$3,330 a year. That is a $110 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Lincoln Aviator 100 miles?
About $21.47 per 100 miles for the Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.47 and $22.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Lincoln Aviator more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD is rated 17 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2027 Lincoln Aviator compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Aviator 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,220 a year to fuel, $60 more than the class median of $3,160, and less than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 184 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Lincoln Aviator different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,220, $110 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2027 against 2 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Lincoln Aviator for that year.