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2016 Lincoln MKX MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Lincoln MKX is a small SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 60 small SUVs rated for 2016, it ranks 43rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2016 #43 of 60 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2016 Lincoln MKX's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway2510.69.4
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 2016 Small SUVs

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  1. 1BYD e672 MPGe $1,269
  2. 2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Lexus NX Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Honda HR-V31 MPG $1,500
  6. 43Lincoln MKX20 MPG $2,325
  7. 60Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell50 MPGe $10,800
2016 MKXOther small SUVsClass median: $1,956/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

MKX MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
MKX FWD		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.7L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
MKX FWD		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
AWD · 2.7L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
MKX AWD		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
AWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
MKX AWD		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.7L 6-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
438 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
4/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
4/10

2016 Lincoln MKX vs. rivals

vs Lexus NX 25 MPG · $2,370/yr MKX saves $45/yr vs Audi Q5 Hybrid 26 MPG · $2,279/yr Q5 Hybrid saves $46/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover 24 MPG · $2,469/yr MKX saves $144/yr vs BMW X3 24 MPG · $2,469/yr MKX saves $144/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 24 MPG · $2,469/yr MKX saves $144/yr vs Audi Q5 Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr Q5 Diesel saves $190/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 28 MPG · $2,116/yr GLA-Class saves $209/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Lincoln MKX?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 19 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Lincoln MKX use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Lincoln MKX?

The 2016 Lincoln MKX's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Lincoln MKX per year?

About $2,325 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $15.50 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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