Lincoln · Standard SUVs · Gasoline
Lincoln Aviator: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
In model year 2026 the Lincoln Aviator is rated at 21 MPG combined, tied for 57th of 90 standard SUVs, in the lower half.
- 21MPG combinedtied 57th of 90 in class
- $3,200a year in fueltied 42nd of 90 in class
- 423g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the gasoline models of its class it is tied for 15th of 36 gasoline standard SUVs, in the upper half. The median of that narrower group is 19.5 MPG, against 22.5 MPG for all standard SUVs together.
Among all gasoline models of the year, regardless of size, it is tied for 117th of 180 gasoline models, in the lower half.
Within the 6 Lincoln models rated for 2026 it is 5th on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 24.5 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Audi Q7 at 22 MPG and just behind it is the Audi Q7 Hybrid at 20 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
Assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon, fuelling the most efficient version comes to about $3,200 a year. That is $175 less than the standard SUVs median of $3,375, which makes it tied for 42nd of 90 standard SUVs, in the upper half.
It emits 423 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the standard SUVs median is 387, a difference of 36 g/mile.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 18 and its highway rating 25: the highway figure is 7 higher. 2 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, Aviator RWD: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S10), RWD, gets 21 MPG; the least efficient listed, Aviator AWD: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S10), part-time 4WD, gets 20 MPG, a gap of 1 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $150 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator RWD: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S10), RWD | 21 | 18 | 25 | $3,200 | 423 |
| Aviator AWD: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S10), part-time 4WD | 20 | 17 | 25 | $3,350 | 447 |
Year by year
The Lincoln Aviator is in the data for 7 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. The headline rating did not move between 2020 and 2026: 21 MPG both times.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 21 | 20 | $3,200 | 423 | 22.5 |
| 2025 | 2 | 21 | 20 | $3,200 | 425 | 22.5 |
| 2024 | 2 | 21 | 20 | $3,200 | 424 | 22 |
| 2023 | 3 | 21 | 19 | $3,200 | 424 | 21 |
| 2022 | 2 | 21 | 20 | $3,200 | 424 | 21 |
| 2021 | 2 | 21 | 20 | $3,200 | 431 | 20.5 |
| 2020 | 2 | 21 | 20 | $3,200 | 424 | 21 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Bentayga Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 21 | $3,900 | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Hybrid | Hybrid | 21 | $3,900 | 2026 |
| Dodge Durango | Gasoline | 20 | $3,350 | 2026 |
| Genesis GV80 | Gasoline | 22 | $3,750 | 2026 |
| Honda Pilot | Gasoline | 22 | $3,050 | 2026 |
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Rankings: Standard SUVs, Gasoline, Lincoln, Gasoline standard SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.