Lincoln MKT Hearse MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lincoln MKT Hearse has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2011 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #98 of 120 (18th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #4 of 5 (25th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #3 of 5 (50th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #2 of 5 (75th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lincoln MKT Hearse placed highest in 2019 at #2 of 5, and lowest in 2011 at #98 of 120. It spent 2 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 547 | 2/10 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 531 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 550 | 2/10 |
| 2011 | 3.7L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.7L 6-cyl | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 → 2018 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
What MKT Hearse fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Lincoln MKT Hearse burns 719 to 719 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD
Across the 69 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 16 mpg the Lincoln MKT Hearse is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $686 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Lincoln nameplates
Every Lincoln model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.