Lincoln MKT Livery AWD
18 MPG The 2019 Lincoln MKT Livery AWD is EPA-rated at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 833 gallons, $2667 a year in fuel, or $0.178 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2013–2019 run it averages 18.4 MPG, falling by 1 MPG over 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 | $0.139 | $1389 | $2083 | $2778 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.178 | $1778 | $2667 | $3556 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.194 | $1944 | $2917 | $3889 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.222 | $2222 | $3333 | $4444 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.278 | $2778 | $4167 | $5556 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18 MPG | 16 | 23 | $3450 | 491 | 1 |
| 2018 | 18 MPG | 16 | 23 | $3450 | 493 | 1 |
| 2017 | 18 MPG | 16 | 23 | $3450 | 493 | 1 |
| 2016 | 18 MPG | 16 | 23 | $3450 | 493 | 1 |
| 2015 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23 | $3300 | 462 | 1 |
| 2014 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23 | $3300 | 462 | 1 |
| 2013 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23 | $3300 | 462 | 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 3 special purpose vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Lincoln MKT Livery AWD ranks 1 on current figures, against a class average of 15.0 MPG.
Nothing in its class is rated higher — it leads the group.
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 491 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Lincoln MKT Livery AWD get?
The 2019 Lincoln MKT Livery AWD is rated at 18 MPG combined by the EPA — 16 city and 23 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 18.4 MPG, ranging from 18 to 19 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Lincoln MKT Livery AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 18 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 833 gallons — roughly $2667 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.178 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2019 model is $3450.
Has the Lincoln MKT Livery AWD become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 19 MPG in 2013 to 18 in 2019. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Lincoln MKT Livery AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 1 of 3 in the Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 15.0 MPG. That is 3.0 better than typical for the class.
Compare with similar models
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.