Lincoln Navigator L MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lincoln Navigator L has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2015 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #25 of 28 (11th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #24 of 26 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #24 of 27 (12th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #20 of 25 (21th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #18 of 23 (23th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #19 of 24 (22th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #22 of 26 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lincoln Navigator L placed highest in 2019 at #18 of 23, and lowest in 2015 at #25 of 28. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 494 | 3/10 |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 501 | 3/10 |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 496 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 490 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 546 | 2/10 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 536 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 543 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 532 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 544 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 532 | 4/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 → 2018 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
What Navigator L fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Lincoln Navigator L burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $3,450 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $6,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 70 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 23 mpg. At 18 mpg the Lincoln Navigator L is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $486 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 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.