- Newest year: 2002
- Gas
- Large cars
- Same as 2001
2000-2002 Lincoln Continental MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 large car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Lincoln Continental at a glance
The 2000-2002 Lincoln Continental covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $4,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Continental 4.6L 8-cyl FWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Lincoln Continental by model year
What the 2002 Continental 4.6L 8-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$372
$4,460 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.43
Per 100 miles
$29.73
Five years
$22,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$1,020more a year
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Lincoln Continental MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Lincoln Continental as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Lincoln Continental MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2000
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2001 Lincoln Continental as for the 2000 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2000 section above.See 2000
2000 Lincoln Continental MPG
18 MPG · $4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Continental 4.6L 8-cyl FWD: $5,320 in California and $3,870 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $5,320
- Washington $5,010
- New York $4,410
- Florida $4,080
- Texas $3,870
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 large car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (9th gen)
- 2017-2020 (10th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Lincoln Continental get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Lincoln Continental at 18 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Continental 4.6L 8-cyl FWD, is rated 18 MPG (15 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Lincoln Continental?
Every model year of the 2000-2002 Lincoln Continental tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Lincoln Continental?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2000 to 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Lincoln Continental per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Continental 4.6L 8-cyl FWD costs about $4,460 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,460 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Lincoln Continental 100 miles?
About $29.73 per 100 miles for the Continental 4.6L 8-cyl FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Lincoln Continental more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Continental 4.6L 8-cyl FWD is rated 15 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2002 Lincoln Continental compare with other large car configurations?
The Continental 4.6L 8-cyl FWD costs about $4,460 a year to fuel, $1,020 more than the class median of $3,440, and less than 1 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 38 rated large car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Lincoln Continental different from the 2001 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2001 and 2002: 1 configuration rated 18 MPG combined. See the 2001 Lincoln Continental for that year.