Lincoln Navigator L 2WD
18 MPG The 2021 Lincoln Navigator L 2WD is EPA-rated at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 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 2015–2021 run it averages 17.6 MPG, improving 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21 | $3450 | 494 | 1 |
| 2020 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21 | $3450 | 501 | 1 |
| 2019 | 18 MPG | 16 | 22 | $3450 | 496 | 1 |
| 2018 | 18 MPG | 16 | 22 | $3450 | 490 | 1 |
| 2017 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3650 | 536 | 1 |
| 2016 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3650 | 532 | 1 |
| 2015 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3650 | 532 | 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 29 standard sport utility vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Lincoln Navigator L 2WD ranks 21 on current figures, against a class average of 19.9 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Suburban 2WD (18.7), GMC Yukon XL 2WD (18.7), Ford Flex FWD (19), GMC Yukon 2WD (19), Lincoln MKT FWD (19).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 494 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Lincoln Navigator L 2WD get?
The 2021 Lincoln Navigator L 2WD is rated at 18 MPG combined by the EPA — 16 city and 21 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 17.6 MPG, ranging from 17 to 18 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Lincoln Navigator L 2WD 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 2021 model is $3450.
Has the Lincoln Navigator L 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 17 MPG in 2015 to 18 in 2021 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 6% across 7 model years.
Is the Lincoln Navigator L 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 21 of 29 in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 19.9 MPG. That is 1.9 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.