2016 Lincoln MKZ AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsAll-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
17
Hwy
24
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
357 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.7L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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