Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FWD
41 MPG The 2020 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FWD is EPA-rated at 41 MPG combined (42 city / 39 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 366 gallons, $1171 a year in fuel, or $0.078 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2011–2020 run it averages 39.4 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 10 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 | $0.061 | $610 | $915 | $1220 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.073 | $732 | $1098 | $1463 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.078 | $780 | $1171 | $1561 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.085 | $854 | $1280 | $1707 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.098 | $976 | $1463 | $1951 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.110 | $1098 | $1646 | $2195 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.122 | $1220 | $1829 | $2439 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 41 MPG | 42 | 39 | $1500 | 217 | 1 |
| 2019 | 41 MPG | 42 | 39 | $1500 | 217 | 1 |
| 2018 | 40 MPG | 41 | 38 | $1550 | 222 | 1 |
| 2017 | 40 MPG | 41 | 38 | $1550 | 222 | 1 |
| 2016 | 40 MPG | 41 | 39 | $1550 | 227 | 1 |
| 2015 | 40 MPG | 41 | 39 | $1550 | 227 | 1 |
| 2014 | 38 MPG | 38 | 37 | $1650 | 242 | 1 |
| 2013 | 38 MPG | 38 | 37 | $1650 | 242 | 1 |
| 2012 | 38 MPG | 41 | 35 | $1650 | 234 | 1 |
| 2011 | 38 MPG | 41 | 35 | $1650 | 234 | 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 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FWD ranks 27 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid (42), Ford Fusion Hybrid FWD (42), Kia Optima Hybrid (42), Toyota Avalon Hybrid (43), Honda Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring (44).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 217 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FWD get?
The 2020 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FWD is rated at 41 MPG combined by the EPA — 42 city and 39 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 39.4 MPG, ranging from 38 to 41 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 41 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 366 gallons — roughly $1171 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.078 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2020 model is $1500.
Has the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 38 MPG in 2011 to 41 in 2020 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 8% across 10 model years.
Is the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 27 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 13.8 better 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.