Lincoln Corsair FWD
25 MPG The 2026 Lincoln Corsair FWD is EPA-rated at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 600 gallons, $1920 a year in fuel, or $0.128 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2020–2026 run it averages 25 MPG, essentially flat across 7 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.120 | $1200 | $1800 | $2400 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.128 | $1280 | $1920 | $2560 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.140 | $1400 | $2100 | $2800 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.180 | $1800 | $2700 | $3600 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 MPG | 22 | 30 | $2500 | 358 | 1 |
| 2025 | 25 MPG | 22 | 30 | $2500 | 357 | 1 |
| 2024 | 25 MPG | 22 | 30 | $2500 | 356 | 1 |
| 2023 | 25 MPG | 22 | 30 | $2500 | 356 | 1 |
| 2022 | 25 MPG | 22 | 29 | $2500 | 361 | 1 |
| 2021 | 25 MPG | 22 | 29 | $2500 | 361 | 1 |
| 2020 | 25 MPG | 22 | 29 | $2500 | 361 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 74 small sport utility vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Lincoln Corsair FWD ranks 45 on current figures, against a class average of 34.8 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Buick Envision FWD (26), Cadillac XT4 FWD (26), GMC Terrain FWD (26), Infiniti QX50 (26), Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2WD (26).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 358 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Lincoln Corsair FWD get?
The 2026 Lincoln Corsair FWD is rated at 25 MPG combined by the EPA — 22 city and 30 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 25 MPG, ranging from 25 to 25 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Lincoln Corsair FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 25 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 600 gallons — roughly $1920 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.128 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $2500.
Has the Lincoln Corsair FWD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 25 MPG today against 25 in 2020 — essentially flat across 7 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Lincoln Corsair FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 45 of 74 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 34.8 MPG. That is 9.8 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.