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Lincoln Continental MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 24 MPG combined in 1984, with its diesel version. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (1988–1989, 1991–1993 and 1995–2002).

Lincoln Continental: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1984–2020152025MPG1988199519841990199520002020lowest peak 18Lincoln Continental: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year152025MPG198419861988199019921994199619982000200220182020
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
714.3 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2020 version, the Continental FWD. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Lincoln Continental has EPA ratings for 23 model years, 1984–2020, most often among large cars. In 2000 even its most efficient version shared the lowest rating of 18 large cars; it sat in its class's bottom five in 10 model years. Its best version ranked third (tied) of 16 large cars in 1990, behind the class leader, the Saab 9000.

Averaged over 1989–1993, the best version of the Continental placed fourth from the bottom of 17 among large cars rated at least three years in that span. The name disappeared from EPA's lists after 2002 and returned in 2017, 14 model years later.

Among 27 large cars, 2020

The Continental placed 18th (tied). The class leader was the Hyundai Ioniq at 58 MPG. The next higher rating, 22 MPG, belongs to the Chevrolet Impala.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 27 large cars rated for 202020304050Continental 21median 23IoniqBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 27 large cars rated for 202020304050Continental 21median 23

The Continental, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1984–8813th of 36midsize cars
1989–9314th of 17large cars
1994–9814th of 21large cars
1999–0313th of 19large cars

Where the engine list turned over

  • 1988

    New: 3.8-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 19 → 18 MPG.

  • 1995

    New: 4.6-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 19 → 18 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Diesel

    Rated in 1984–1985.

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1984–2002 and 2017–2020.

All 23 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2019–2020Continental FWD2118 / 27196
2017–2018Continental FWD2118 / 27195
1999–2002Continental1815 / 23181
1998Continental1815 / 22181
1995–1997Continental1815 / 23181
1994Continental1916 / 24191
1993Continental1815 / 24181
1992Continental1815 / 23181
1991Continental1815 / 22181
1990Continental1916 / 23191
1988–1989Continental1815 / 23181
1986–1987Continental1916 / 24191
1985Continental diesel2220 / 26172
1984Continental diesel2421 / 29164

Version names in the EPA list: Continental, Continental AWD, Continental Coach, Continental FWD.

Same class, 2020

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