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Lincoln Aviator MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 23 MPG combined in 2020–2023, the plug-in hybrid Aviator PHEV AWD. Its weakest year peaked at 13 MPG (2005).

Lincoln Aviator: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2003–202610152025MPG20032020202623 MPG peaklowest peak 13Lincoln Aviator: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year10152025MPG20032020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its class
714.3 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Aviator RWD. Put it next to its 2003 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Lincoln Aviator has EPA ratings for 10 model years, 2003–2026, most often among standard SUVs. In 2005 its most efficient version still placed third from the bottom of 74 SUVs, where the Mercedes-Benz G-Class rated lowest.

The name disappeared from EPA's lists after 2005 and returned in 2020, 14 model years later. Of the 249 SUV nameplates on this site, few have had a plug-in hybrid version (32 of them); this one has.

Among 58 standard SUVs, 2026

The Aviator placed 29th (tied). The class leader was the Jeep Cherokee at 37 MPG. The next higher rating, 22 MPG, is shared by seven nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035Aviator 21median 21CherokeeBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035Aviator 21median 21

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2003–2005 and 2020–2026.

  • Plug-in hybrid

    Rated in 2020–2023.

All 10 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2025–2026Aviator RWD2118 / 25202
2024Aviator RWD2118 / 26202
2023Aviator PHEV AWD plug-in hybrid2322 / 26194
2020–2022Aviator PHEV AWD plug-in hybrid2322 / 26203
2005Aviator 2WD1311 / 17132
2004Aviator 2WD1412 / 17132
2003Aviator 2WD1412 / 17142

Version names in the EPA list: Aviator 2WD, Aviator 4WD, Aviator AWD, Aviator PHEV AWD, Aviator RWD.

Same class, 2026

Jeep Cherokee37 MPGLand Rover Discovery21 MPGMercedes-Benz GLE-Class21 MPGRolls-Royce Cullinan14 MPG

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