- Newest year: 2006
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2006 Lincoln Zephyr MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006 Lincoln Zephyr at a glance
The 2006 Lincoln Zephyr has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 20 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Zephyr 3.0L 6-cyl FWD at 20 MPG, which costs about $3,270 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Zephyr 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations rated for MY2006 (class median $3,630 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2006 Zephyr 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$273
$3,270 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.45
Per 100 miles
$21.80
Five years
$16,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$360less a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Lincoln Zephyr MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyr (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Zephyr 3.0L 6-cyl FWD: $4,440 in California and $2,850 in Texas, a $1,590 difference.
- California $4,440
- Washington $4,120
- New York $3,270
- Florida $3,090
- Texas $2,850
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2006
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr get?
EPA rates the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr at 20 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Zephyr 3.0L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Zephyr 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,270 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr 100 miles?
About $21.80 per 100 miles for the Zephyr 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 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 2006 Lincoln Zephyr more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Zephyr 3.0L 6-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Zephyr 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year to fuel, $360 less than the class median of $3,630, and less than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 133 rated midsize car configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.