Is the 1993 Lincoln Continental fuel efficient?

It is in line with the rest of the class. The 1993 Lincoln Continental returns 18 combined MPG, and the average car in the Large Cars class for the same model year sits at 17.6 MPG.

What MPG does the 1993 Lincoln Continental get?

The EPA rates the 1993 Lincoln Continental at 18 combined MPG, 15 MPG in city driving, and 24 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1993 Lincoln Continental per year?

The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $3,300 for the 1993 Lincoln Continental. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade.

What fuel does the 1993 Lincoln Continental use?

The EPA lists the 1993 Lincoln Continental as running on regular gasoline. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity.

Has the Lincoln Continental become more fuel efficient over time?

Combined MPG has actually slipped. The first EPA-rated Lincoln Continental, the 1984 Lincoln Continental , returned 24 MPG, while the most recent 2002 Lincoln Continental returns 18 MPG. A drop of 6 MPG usually traces back to bigger engines or heavier curb weights in newer trims.

How much CO₂ does the 1993 Lincoln Continental emit?

Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 494 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 7,406 kilograms of CO₂.

What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 1993 Lincoln Continental?

City driving returns 15 MPG and highway driving returns 24 MPG, a gap of 9 MPG. A spread that wide is typical of cars with conventional automatic or manual transmissions, where stop-start city traffic eats more fuel than a steady highway cruise.

What engine is in the 1993 Lincoln Continental?

The 1993 Lincoln Continental has a 3.8-liter 6-cylinder engine (EPA description: (FFS)).

What transmission and drivetrain does the 1993 Lincoln Continental have?

The 1993 Lincoln Continental comes with a automatic 4-spd transmission and front-wheel drive.

How does the 1993 Lincoln Continental compare to the best car in its class?

The most efficient car in the Large Cars class for the 1993 model year is the Chrysler Concorde at 21 combined MPG. The Lincoln Continental returns 18 MPG, a gap of 3 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look.

1993 Lincoln Continental MPG and Fuel Economy

This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 1993 Lincoln Continental. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.

Key takeaways

The most efficient car in the Large Cars class for the 1993 model year is the Chrysler Concorde at 21 MPG.
The Lincoln Continental has lost 6 MPG since its first rated model year, the 1984 Lincoln Continental at 24 MPG. That is often a sign of larger engines or heavier curb weights in newer generations.
EPA estimates this car costs around $5,750 more in fuel over five years than an average new vehicle of the same model year.

Fuel economy at a glance

These are the EPA's official ratings for the 1993 Lincoln Continental. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.

Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).

Combined MPG	18 MPG
City MPG	15 MPG
Highway MPG	24 MPG
Annual fuel cost	$3,300
Tailpipe CO₂	494 g/mi
Fuel type	Regular

How the 1993 Lincoln Continental compares

The 1993 Lincoln Continental returns 18 combined MPG. Cars in the Large Cars class for the same model year average 17.6 MPG, which puts this car ahead of the class average by about 2%.

The most efficient car in the Large Cars class for the 1993 model year is the Chrysler Concorde at 21 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Lincoln Continental alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.

For broader context, the average new car of the 1993 model year (across all classes) returns 18.8 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 1993 model year is on its own page.

1993 Lincoln Continental

18 MPG

Class average, 1993

17.6 MPG

Class best, 1993

21 MPG

Average new car, 1993

18.8 MPG

Annual fuel cost across driving patterns

The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for regular gasoline, which is $3.99/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.

The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 833.3 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).

Driving pattern	Estimated annual fuel cost
Light driver, 7,500 miles per year	$1,650
Average driver, 15,000 miles per year	$3,300
Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year	$5,500

Year-over-year MPG for the Lincoln Continental

The EPA has rated the Lincoln Continental across 19 model years, from 1984 Lincoln Continental through 2002 Lincoln Continental. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.

The 1984 Lincoln Continental returned 24 MPG. The most recent 2002 Lincoln Continental returns 18 MPG. That is a drop of 6 MPG over 18 model years. Newer trims that grow heavier or carry larger engines tend to lose efficiency even as the rest of the lineup improves.

Year	Combined MPG	Open year page
2002	18 MPG	2002 Lincoln Continental
2001	18 MPG	2001 Lincoln Continental
2000	18 MPG	2000 Lincoln Continental
1999	18 MPG	1999 Lincoln Continental
1998	18 MPG	1998 Lincoln Continental
1997	18 MPG	1997 Lincoln Continental
1996	18 MPG	1996 Lincoln Continental
1995	18 MPG	1995 Lincoln Continental
1994	19 MPG	1994 Lincoln Continental
1993	18 MPG	this page
1992	18 MPG	1992 Lincoln Continental
1991	18 MPG	1991 Lincoln Continental
1990	19 MPG	1990 Lincoln Continental
1989	18 MPG	1989 Lincoln Continental
1988	18 MPG	1988 Lincoln Continental
1987	19 MPG	1987 Lincoln Continental
1986	19 MPG	1986 Lincoln Continental
1985	22 MPG	1985 Lincoln Continental
1984	24 MPG	1984 Lincoln Continental

Compare against other Large Cars for 1993

If you are cross-shopping the 1993 Lincoln Continental, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Large Cars class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.

The Chrysler Concorde leads this group at 21 MPG, 3 MPG ahead of the 1993 Lincoln Continental.

1993 Chrysler Concorde

21 MPG 1993 Dodge Intrepid

21 MPG 1993 Eagle Vision

21 MPG 1993 Saab 9000

21 MPG 1993 Buick LeSabre

20 MPG 1993 Buick Park Avenue

20 MPG

1993 Lincoln Continental

18 MPG

Specifications

The 1993 Lincoln Continental runs a 3.8-liter 6-cylinder engine paired with a automatic 4-spd, sending power through front-wheel drive.

Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.

Vehicle class: Large Cars
Engine: 3.8L 6-cylinder
Transmission: Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel type: Regular
Annual petroleum use: 16.5 barrels per year

Common questions about the 1993 Lincoln Continental

Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 1993 Lincoln Continental.

Is the 1993 Lincoln Continental fuel efficient?

It is in line with the rest of the class. The 1993 Lincoln Continental returns 18 combined MPG, and the average car in the Large Cars class for the same model year sits at 17.6 MPG.
What MPG does the 1993 Lincoln Continental get?

The EPA rates the 1993 Lincoln Continental at 18 combined MPG, 15 MPG in city driving, and 24 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1993 Lincoln Continental per year?

The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $3,300 for the 1993 Lincoln Continental. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade.
What fuel does the 1993 Lincoln Continental use?

The EPA lists the 1993 Lincoln Continental as running on regular gasoline. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity.
Has the Lincoln Continental become more fuel efficient over time?

Combined MPG has actually slipped. The first EPA-rated Lincoln Continental, the 1984 Lincoln Continental, returned 24 MPG, while the most recent 2002 Lincoln Continental returns 18 MPG. A drop of 6 MPG usually traces back to bigger engines or heavier curb weights in newer trims.
How much CO₂ does the 1993 Lincoln Continental emit?

Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 494 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 7,406 kilograms of CO₂.
What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 1993 Lincoln Continental?

City driving returns 15 MPG and highway driving returns 24 MPG, a gap of 9 MPG. A spread that wide is typical of cars with conventional automatic or manual transmissions, where stop-start city traffic eats more fuel than a steady highway cruise.
What engine is in the 1993 Lincoln Continental?

The 1993 Lincoln Continental has a 3.8-liter 6-cylinder engine (EPA description: (FFS)).
What transmission and drivetrain does the 1993 Lincoln Continental have?

The 1993 Lincoln Continental comes with a automatic 4-spd transmission and front-wheel drive.
How does the 1993 Lincoln Continental compare to the best car in its class?

The most efficient car in the Large Cars class for the 1993 model year is the Chrysler Concorde at 21 combined MPG. The Lincoln Continental returns 18 MPG, a gap of 3 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look.

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.