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2018-2024 Lincoln Navigator MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 17–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2024. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018-2024 Lincoln Navigator at a glance
The 2018-2024 Lincoln Navigator covers 7 model years in the EPA database (19 configurations in all), rated 17–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2024, costs about $3,660 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023.
2018-2024 Lincoln Navigator by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,660 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 17–19 MPG | $3,400–$3,750 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,400–$3,660 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,570–$3,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,510–$3,720 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,490–$3,690 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,470–$3,690 | First year |
What the 2024 Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$305
$3,660 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.10
Per 100 miles
$24.40
Five years
$18,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$230more a year
Class median $3,430 a year, MY2024
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Lincoln Navigator MPG
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,400 to $3,660, $260 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,660 |
2023 Lincoln Navigator MPG
17–19 MPG · $3,400–$3,750/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,400.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10) (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,400 |
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S10) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,660 |
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S10) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,750 |
2022 Lincoln Navigator MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,400–$3,660/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 19 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,570 to $3,400, $170 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,400 |
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,660 |
2021 Lincoln Navigator MPG
17–18 MPG · $3,570–$3,740/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,510 to $3,570, $60 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,570 |
| L | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,570 |
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,740 |
2020 Lincoln Navigator MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,510–$3,720/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,490 to $3,510, $20 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 22 | 19 | $3,510 |
| L | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,680 |
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,720 |
2019 Lincoln Navigator MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,490–$3,690/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,470 to $3,490, $20 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,490 |
| L | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,650 |
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,690 |
2018 Lincoln Navigator MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,470–$3,690/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,470 |
| L | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,690 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD: $4,980 in California and $3,200 in Texas, a $1,780 difference.
- California $4,980
- Washington $4,620
- New York $3,660
- Florida $3,460
- Texas $3,200
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2024 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (1st gen)
- 2003-2006 (2nd gen)
- 2007-2017 (3rd gen)
- 2018-2024 (4th gen)
- 2025-2027* (5th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2018-2024 Lincoln Navigator get?
EPA rates the 2018-2024 Lincoln Navigator at 17–19 MPG combined across 19 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 19 MPG (17 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2018-2024 Lincoln Navigator?
The Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2021 and 2024.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2018-2024 Lincoln Navigator?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
How does the 2018-2024 Lincoln Navigator compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2007-2017 Lincoln Navigator) is rated 13–18 MPG combined and costs $3,620–$5,060 a year to fuel; the 2018-2024 model is rated 17–19 MPG and costs $3,400–$3,750 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Lincoln Navigator per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $3,660 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,660 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2024 Lincoln Navigator 100 miles?
About $24.40 per 100 miles for the Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2024 Lincoln Navigator more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD is rated 16 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2024 Lincoln Navigator compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $3,660 a year to fuel, $230 more than the class median of $3,430, and less than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 263 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2024, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2024 Lincoln Navigator different from the 2023 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,400 to $3,660, $260 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2024 against 4 configurations for 2023. See the 2023 Lincoln Navigator for that year.