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Shown: 2017 Lincoln MKZ 'Select' 2.0T. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Lincoln MKZ MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

14 model years · 2007–2020

24 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
31 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2020 MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD
$2,740

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Lincoln MKZ fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Lincoln MKZ for 14 model years, 2007 to 2020. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–41 MPG. The latest model year, 2020, has 5 configurations rated 20–41 MPG combined and costing $1,590–$3,280 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 2020 Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 41 MPG.

Lincoln MKZ MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Lincoln MKZ: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG)Hybrid (MPG) $/yr
2013-2020 (2nd gen) Generation page
2020 20–2441 $1,590–$3,280
2019 20–2441 $1,590–$3,280
2018 20–2440 $1,630–$3,280
2017 20–2440 $1,630–$3,280
2016 20–2640 $1,630–$3,320
2015 21–2640 $1,630–$3,150
2014 21–2638 $1,720–$3,160
2013 21–2638 $1,720–$3,130
2007-2012 (1st gen) Generation page
2012 19–2138 $1,720–$3,370
2011 19–2138 $1,720–$3,390
2010 19–21— $3,110–$3,440
2009 19–21— $3,110–$3,440
2008 19–22— $2,970–$3,440
2007 19–20— $3,270–$3,440

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 MKZ generations

2 generations between 2007 and 2020. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2017 Lincoln MKZ 'Select' 2.0T

2013-2020 Lincoln MKZ (2nd gen)

20–41 MPG · $1,590–$3,320/yr
2012 Lincoln MKZ

2007-2012 Lincoln MKZ (1st gen)

19–38 MPG · $1,720–$3,440/yr

2020 powertrain options

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L
Combined
20–24 MPG
Per year
$2,740–$3,280
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
41 MPG
Per year
$1,590
See hybrid configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Lincoln MKZ's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Lincoln MKZ run 19–41 MPG across model years 2007 to 2020. The latest year, 2020, is rated 20–41 MPG.

Which Lincoln MKZ model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2020 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2007, at 41 MPG.

How much does a Lincoln MKZ cost to fuel per year?

For MY2020, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,590–$3,280 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,590.

Has the Lincoln MKZ's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 20 MPG in 2007 to 41 MPG in 2020, 21 MPG more.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Lincoln MKZ?

Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2011 to 2020 (38–41 MPG).

How many generations of the Lincoln MKZ are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Lincoln MKZ: 2013-2020, 2007-2012. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.