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Lincoln MKX MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
12 model years · 2007–2018
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Lincoln MKX fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Lincoln MKX for 12 model years, 2007 to 2018. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2018, has 4 configurations rated 19–20 MPG combined and costing $3,240–$3,480 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2007 is the 2014 MKX 3.7L 6-cyl FWD, at 21 MPG.
Lincoln MKX MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2018 (U540) Generation page | ||
| 2018 | 19–20 | $3,240–$3,480 |
| 2017 | 19–20 | $3,240–$3,480 |
| 2016 | 19–20 | $3,190–$3,480 |
| 2007-2015 (U388) Generation page | ||
| 2015 | 19–20 | $3,190–$3,370 |
| 2014 | 19–21 | $3,110–$3,380 |
| 2013 | 19–21 | $3,050–$3,370 |
| 2012 | 19–21 | $3,050–$3,370 |
| 2011 | 19–21 | $3,090–$3,390 |
| 2010 | 19–20 | $3,270–$3,440 |
| 2009 | 18–19 | $3,440–$3,630 |
| 2008 | 18–19 | $3,440–$3,630 |
| 2007 | 18–19 | $3,440–$3,630 |
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 MKX generations
2 generations between 2007 and 2018. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2018 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Lincoln MKX's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Lincoln MKX run 18–21 MPG across model years 2007 to 2018. The latest year, 2018, is rated 19–20 MPG.
Which Lincoln MKX model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2014 Lincoln MKX MKX 3.7L 6-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2007, at 21 MPG.
How much does a Lincoln MKX cost to fuel per year?
For MY2018, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,240–$3,480 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,240.
Has the Lincoln MKX's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 19 MPG in 2007 to 20 MPG in 2018, 1 MPG more.