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2017-2020 Lincoln Continental MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 19–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 large car configurations, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2017-2020 Lincoln Continental at a glance
The 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental covers 4 model years in the EPA database (22 configurations in all), rated 19–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $3,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
2017-2020 Lincoln Continental by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gas | 19–21 MPG | $3,110–$3,510 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 19–21 MPG | $3,120–$3,520 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 19–21 MPG | $3,110–$3,430 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 19–21 MPG | $3,100–$3,430 | First year |
What the 2020 Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$259
$3,110 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.18
Per 100 miles
$20.73
Five years
$15,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$210less a year
Class median $3,320 a year, MY2020
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Lincoln Continental MPG
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,120 to $3,110, $10 less.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Continental 3.7L 6-cyl FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,240 |
| Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo AWD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,320 |
| Continental 3.7L 6-cyl AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,390 |
| Continental 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,420 |
| Coach | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,510 |
2019 Lincoln Continental MPG
19–21 MPG · $3,120–$3,520/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,120, $10 more.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,120 |
| Continental 3.7L 6-cyl FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,240 |
| Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo AWD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,310 |
| Continental 3.7L 6-cyl AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,400 |
| Continental 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,430 |
| Coach | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,520 |
2018 Lincoln Continental MPG
19–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,430/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,100 to $3,110, $10 more.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Continental 3.7L 6-cyl FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,240 |
| Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo AWD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,320 |
| Continental 3.7L 6-cyl AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,420 |
| Continental 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,430 |
2017 Lincoln Continental MPG
19–21 MPG · $3,100–$3,430/yr
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,100 |
| Continental 3.7L 6-cyl FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,240 |
| Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo AWD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,330 |
| Continental 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,430 |
| Continental 3.7L 6-cyl AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,430 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD: $4,240 in California and $2,720 in Texas, a $1,520 difference.
- California $4,240
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,110
- Florida $2,940
- Texas $2,720
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2020 large car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (9th gen)
- 2017-2020 (10th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental get?
EPA rates the 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental at 19–21 MPG combined across 22 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2020 Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental?
Every model year of the 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
How does the 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2002 Lincoln Continental) is rated 18 MPG combined and costs $4,460 a year to fuel; the 2017-2020 model is rated 19–21 MPG and costs $3,100–$3,520 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Lincoln Continental per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,110 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $3,110–$3,510 a year. That is a $400 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Lincoln Continental 100 miles?
About $20.73 per 100 miles for the Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.73 and $23.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2020 Lincoln Continental more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD is rated 18 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2020 Lincoln Continental compare with other large car configurations?
The Continental 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,110 a year to fuel, $210 less than the class median of $3,320, and less than 6 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 115 rated large car configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2020 Lincoln Continental different from the 2019 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,120 to $3,110, $10 less. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2020 against 6 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Lincoln Continental for that year.