Lincoln Continental MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Lincoln Continental model year from 1984 to 2020 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Continental has been offered with 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1984 (up to 24 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Lincoln Continental fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19–21 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $26,977 | 42 listings |
| 2019 | 19–21 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $24,227 | 34 listings |
| 2018 | 19–21 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $20,896 | 72 listings |
| 2017 | 19–21 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $18,497 | 139 listings |
| 2002 | 18 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 18 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 18 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 18 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 18 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 18 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 18 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 18 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 19 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 18 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 18 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 18 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 19 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 18 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 18 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 19 MPG | 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 19 MPG | 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 17–22 MPG | 2.4L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 16–24 MPG | 2.4L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
2020 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 2020 Continental was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $26,977 on VehiSales (42 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental FWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Continental AWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Continental FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Continental Coach | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Continental AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Continental AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2019 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 2019 Continental was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $24,227 on VehiSales (34 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental FWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Continental FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Continental AWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Continental AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Continental Coach | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Continental AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2018 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 2018 Continental was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $20,896 on VehiSales (72 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental FWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Continental FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Continental AWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Continental AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Continental AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2017 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 2017 Continental was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $18,497 on VehiSales (139 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental FWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Continental FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Continental AWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Continental AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Continental AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2002 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 2002 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2001 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 2001 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2000 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 2000 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1999 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 1999 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1998 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 1998 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1997 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 1997 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1996 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 1996 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1995 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 1995 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1994 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 1994 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1993 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 1993 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1992 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 1992 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1991 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 1991 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1990 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 1990 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
1989 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 1989 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1988 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 1988 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1987 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 1987 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1986 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 1986 Continental was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1985 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 1985 Continental was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 2.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Continental | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
1984 Lincoln Continental: engines & MPG
The 1984 Continental was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 2.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Continental | 2.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Continental | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Continental | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Lincoln Continental get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Continental range from 18 to 24 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1984 model year.
What engines does the 2020 Lincoln Continental have?
The 2020 Continental was EPA-rated with 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2020 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Lincoln Continental require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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