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Lincoln Continental MPG
EPA fuel economy for 45 Lincoln Continental trims sold from 1984 to 2020. Best ever: 24 MPG (1984 Continental). Latest model year 2020: 19 to 21 MPG combined across 6 trims.
Lincoln Continental fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2020 Lincoln Continental to fuel is the Continental FWD, 2.7 L, 6 cyl (21 MPG) at $2,970 a year. The Continental Coach, 3.0 L, 6 cyl (19 MPG) costs $3,280, so the thriftier trim saves $310 a year and $1,550 over five years.
| 2020 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental FWD | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 21 | $2,970 | cheapest |
| Continental AWD | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 20 | $3,120 | +$150 |
| Continental FWD | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 20 | $3,120 | +$150 |
| Continental AWD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 19 | $3,280 | +$310 |
| Continental AWD | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 19 | $3,280 | +$310 |
| Continental Coach | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 19 | $3,280 | +$310 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Lincoln Continental MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21 | 18 | 27 | Continental FWD, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Auto (S6) | 6 |
| 2019 | 21 | 18 | 27 | Continental FWD, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Auto (S6) | 6 |
| 2018 | 21 | 18 | 27 | Continental FWD, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Auto (S6) | 5 |
| 2017 | 21 | 18 | 27 | Continental FWD, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Auto (S6) | 5 |
| 2002 | 18 | 15 | 23 | Continental, 4.6 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 2001 | 18 | 15 | 23 | Continental, 4.6 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 2000 | 18 | 15 | 23 | Continental, 4.6 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1999 | 18 | 15 | 23 | Continental, 4.6 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1998 | 18 | 15 | 22 | Continental, 4.6 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1997 | 18 | 15 | 23 | Continental, 4.6 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1996 | 18 | 15 | 23 | Continental, 4.6 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1995 | 18 | 15 | 23 | Continental, 4.6 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1994 | 19 | 16 | 24 | Continental, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1993 | 18 | 15 | 24 | Continental, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1992 | 18 | 15 | 23 | Continental, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1991 | 18 | 15 | 22 | Continental, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1990 | 19 | 16 | 23 | Continental, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1989 | 18 | 15 | 23 | Continental, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1988 | 18 | 15 | 23 | Continental, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1987 | 19 | 16 | 24 | Continental, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1986 | 19 | 16 | 24 | Continental, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1985 | 22 | 20 | 26 | Continental, 2.4 L, 6 cyl, Diesel, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1984 | 24 | 21 | 29 | Continental, 2.4 L, 6 cyl, Diesel, Auto 4-spd | 4 |
Every Lincoln Continental trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Continental FWD | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 | 424 | $2,970 |
| 2020 | Continental AWD | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 | 452 | $3,120 |
| 2020 | Continental FWD | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | 440 | $3,120 |
| 2020 | Continental AWD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 466 | $3,280 |
| 2020 | Continental AWD | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 462 | $3,280 |
| 2020 | Continental Coach | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 478 | $3,280 |
| 2019 | Continental FWD | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 | 424 | $2,970 |
| 2019 | Continental AWD | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 | 449 | $3,120 |
| 2019 | Continental FWD | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | 440 | $3,120 |
| 2019 | Continental AWD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 467 | $3,280 |
| 2019 | Continental AWD | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 463 | $3,280 |
| 2019 | Continental Coach | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 478 | $3,280 |
| 2018 | Continental FWD | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 | 424 | $2,970 |
| 2018 | Continental AWD | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 | 451 | $3,120 |
| 2018 | Continental FWD | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | 440 | $3,120 |
| 2018 | Continental AWD | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 466 | $3,280 |
| 2018 | Continental AWD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 467 | $3,280 |
| 2017 | Continental FWD | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 | 422 | $2,970 |
| 2017 | Continental AWD | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 | 453 | $3,120 |
| 2017 | Continental FWD | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | 440 | $3,120 |
| 2017 | Continental AWD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 467 | $3,280 |
| 2017 | Continental AWD | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 467 | $3,280 |
| 2002 | Continental | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2001 | Continental | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2000 | Continental | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1999 | Continental | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1998 | Continental | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1997 | Continental | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1996 | Continental | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1995 | Continental | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1994 | Continental | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1993 | Continental | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1992 | Continental | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1991 | Continental | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1990 | Continental | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1989 | Continental | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1988 | Continental | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1987 | Continental | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1986 | Continental | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1985 | Continental | 2.4 L, 6 cyl, Diesel | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Diesel | 20 | 26 | 22 | 463 | $4,080 |
| 1985 | Continental | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 14 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1984 | Continental | 2.4 L, 6 cyl, Diesel | Auto 4-spd | Diesel | 21 | 29 | 24 | 424 | $3,740 | |
| 1984 | Continental | 2.4 L, 6 cyl, Diesel | Auto 4-spd | Diesel | 20 | 28 | 23 | 443 | $3,900 | |
| 1984 | Continental | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $3,900 | |
| 1984 | Continental | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 | 555 | $3,900 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Lincoln Continental?
The most efficient Lincoln Continental the EPA has rated is the 1984 Continental at 24 MPG combined (21 city, 29 highway).
What MPG does the 2020 Lincoln Continental get?
2020 Lincoln Continental trims range from 19 to 21 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Lincoln Continental has the worst fuel economy?
The 1984 Continental is the lowest rated at 16 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Lincoln Continental for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2020 Lincoln Continental to fuel is the Continental FWD, 2.7 L, 6 cyl (21 MPG) at $2,970 a year. The Continental Coach, 3.0 L, 6 cyl (19 MPG) costs $3,280, so the thriftier trim saves $310 a year and $1,550 over five years.
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