Lincoln Continental MPG and Fuel Economy
Lincoln have been manufacturing models of Continental for 19 years, with the latest vehicle in 2002 having a combined MPG of 18.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2002 Lincoln Continental is $4,100 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $9,000 more on fuel driving a 2002 Lincoln Continental.
🛢 The Lincoln Continental will consume roughly 17 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Lincoln Continental will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the Lincoln Continental.
The table below is a complete list of the 19 Lincoln Continental fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Lincoln Continental | 18 | $4,100 |
| 2001 Lincoln Continental | 18 | $4,100 |
| 2000 Lincoln Continental | 18 | $4,100 |
| 1999 Lincoln Continental | 18 | $4,100 |
| 1998 Lincoln Continental | 18 | $4,100 |
| 1997 Lincoln Continental | 18 | $4,100 |
| 1996 Lincoln Continental | 18 | $4,100 |
| 1995 Lincoln Continental | 18 | $3,500 |
| 1994 Lincoln Continental | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1993 Lincoln Continental | 18 | $3,500 |
| 1992 Lincoln Continental | 18 | $3,500 |
| 1991 Lincoln Continental | 18 | $3,500 |
| 1990 Lincoln Continental | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1989 Lincoln Continental | 18 | $3,500 |
| 1988 Lincoln Continental | 18 | $3,500 |
| 1987 Lincoln Continental | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1986 Lincoln Continental | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1985 Lincoln Continental | 22 | $3,500 |
| 1984 Lincoln Continental | 23 | $3,350 |
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