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Lincoln Continental MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
7 model years · 2000–2020
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Lincoln Continental fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Lincoln Continental for 7 model years, 2000 to 2020. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2020, has 6 configurations rated 19–21 MPG combined and costing $3,110–$3,510 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2020 Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD, at 21 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 24 MPG in 1984.
Lincoln Continental MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-2020 (10th gen) Generation page | ||
| 2020 | 19–21 | $3,110–$3,510 |
| 2019 | 19–21 | $3,120–$3,520 |
| 2018 | 19–21 | $3,110–$3,430 |
| 2017 | 19–21 | $3,100–$3,430 |
| 2000-2002 (9th gen) Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 2001 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 2000 | 18 | $4,460 |
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 Continental generations
2 generations between 2000 and 2020. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2020 powertrain options
Lincoln Continental MPG history, 1984–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 18 | — |
| 1998 | 18 | — |
| 1997 | 18 | — |
| 1996 | 18 | — |
| 1995 | 18 | — |
| 1994 | 19 | — |
| 1993 | 18 | — |
| 1992 | 18 | — |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 18 | — |
| 1990 | 19 | — |
| 1989 | 18 | — |
| 1988 | 18 | — |
| 1987 | 19 | — |
| 1986 | 19 | — |
| 1985 | 17 | 22 |
| 1984 | 16 | 23–24 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Lincoln Continental's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Lincoln Continental run 18–21 MPG across model years 2000 to 2020. The latest year, 2020, is rated 19–21 MPG.
Which Lincoln Continental model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2020 Lincoln Continental Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 21 MPG.
How much does a Lincoln Continental cost to fuel per year?
For MY2020, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,110–$3,510 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,110.
Has the Lincoln Continental's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 18 MPG in 2000 to 21 MPG in 2020, 3 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 24 MPG.
Which Lincoln Continental model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2001, 2002. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.