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2015-2019 Lincoln MKC MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 20–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2015-2019 Lincoln MKC at a glance
The 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC covers 5 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 20–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $2,880 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
2015-2019 Lincoln MKC by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gas | 20–23 MPG | $2,880–$3,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 20–23 MPG | $2,840–$3,200 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,840–$3,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,840–$3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,840–$3,130 | First year |
What the 2019 MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$240
$2,880 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.80
Per 100 miles
$19.20
Five years
$14,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$30less a year
Class median $2,910 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Lincoln MKC MPG
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,880, $40 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,880 |
| MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,030 |
| MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,040 |
| MKC 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,230 |
2018 Lincoln MKC MPG
20–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,200/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,040 |
| MKC 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,200 |
2017 Lincoln MKC MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,180/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,040 |
| MKC 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,180 |
2016 Lincoln MKC MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,110/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,840 |
| MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| MKC 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
2015 Lincoln MKC MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,130/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,840 |
| MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| MKC 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,130 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,920 in California and $2,510 in Texas, a $1,410 difference.
- California $3,920
- Washington $3,630
- New York $2,880
- Florida $2,720
- Texas $2,510
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2019 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2015-2019 (2015)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC get?
EPA rates the 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC at 20–23 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2019 MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 23 MPG (20 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC?
Every model year of the 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC tops out at 23 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Lincoln MKC per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,880 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,880–$3,230 a year. That is a $350 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2019 Lincoln MKC 100 miles?
About $19.20 per 100 miles for the MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.20 and $21.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2019 Lincoln MKC more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 20 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2019 Lincoln MKC compare with other small SUV configurations?
The MKC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,880 a year to fuel, $30 less than the class median of $2,910, and less than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 215 rated small SUV configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2019 Lincoln MKC different from the 2018 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,880, $40 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2019 against 4 configurations for 2018. See the 2018 Lincoln MKC for that year.