# Lincoln Aviator specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 20 - **Drive:** 4WD, RWD - **Years covered:** 2020-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 Lincoln Aviator is a midsize/large SUV rated at 20 mpg combined. Engines: 3.0L V6 turbo. ## Every 2027 Lincoln Aviator version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Aviator RWD | 3.0L V6 turbo | RWD | Automatic | 17/25 | 20 mpg | $3,350 | 439 g/mi | | Aviator AWD | 3.0L V6 turbo | 4WD | Automatic | 17/24 | 20 mpg | $3,350 | 454 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Lincoln Aviator specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 20 | | 2026 | 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 20-21 | | 2025 | 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 20-21 | | 2024 | 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 20-21 | | 2023 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 19-23 | | 2022 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 20-23 | | 2021 | 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 20-23 | | 2020 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 20-23 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the Aviator changed over the years? - **2027:** combined mpg went from 20-21 to 20. - **2024:** dropped 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2023:** combined mpg went from 20-23 to 19-23. ## What does it cost to run a Aviator? The EPA puts the 2027 Lincoln Aviator's fuel cost at **$3,350 a year**, against about $3,000 for other current midsize/large SUVs: roughly 12% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $16,750 in fuel. ## Aviator vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Jeep Cherokee](/vehicles/jeep-cherokee) | Hybrid | 37 mpg | $1,800 | | [Toyota Grand Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-grand-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 22-36 mpg | $1,850-$3,050 | | [Toyota Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-35 mpg | $1,900-$2,800 | | [Kia Telluride](/vehicles/kia-telluride) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-35 mpg | $1,900-$3,550 | | [Hyundai Palisade](/vehicles/hyundai-palisade) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-34 mpg | $1,950-$3,550 | | [Volvo XC90](/vehicles/volvo-xc90) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 | | [Lexus TX](/vehicles/lexus-tx) | Gas, Hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 | | [BMW X5](/vehicles/bmw-x5) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 15-26 mpg | $3,150-$5,500 | Other current midsize/large SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 Lincoln Aviator get? The 2027 Lincoln Aviator is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 Lincoln Aviator have? The 2027 Lincoln Aviator comes with: 3.0L V6 turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with 4WD and RWD. ### Is there a hybrid Lincoln Aviator? Yes. The Lincoln Aviator has been offered as a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Lincoln Aviator year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2023 Lincoln Aviator has the highest combined rating, up to 23 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Lincoln Aviator for a year? About $3,350 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Lincoln Aviator? The most efficient 2027 version, the Aviator RWD, is rated 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 Lincoln Aviator emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 439-454 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2027 Lincoln Aviator come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2027 Lincoln Aviator is offered with 4WD and RWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Lincoln Aviator cheap to run compared with other midsize/large SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,350 compares with about $3,000 for other current midsize/large SUV models. 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