Pick a year below to open the full Lincoln MKZ FWD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.

Fuel economy by model year

Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Lincoln MKZ FWD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.

Year Model Combined MPG City Highway Annual fuel cost
2020 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD 24 MPG 20 MPG 31 MPG $2,500
2019 2019 Lincoln MKZ FWD 24 MPG 20 MPG 31 MPG $2,500
2018 2018 Lincoln MKZ FWD 24 MPG 21 MPG 31 MPG $2,500
2017 2017 Lincoln MKZ FWD 24 MPG 21 MPG 31 MPG $2,500
2016 2016 Lincoln MKZ FWD 26 MPG 22 MPG 33 MPG $2,300
2015 2015 Lincoln MKZ FWD 26 MPG 22 MPG 33 MPG $2,300
2014 2014 Lincoln MKZ FWD 26 MPG 22 MPG 32 MPG $2,300
2013 2013 Lincoln MKZ FWD 26 MPG 22 MPG 32 MPG $2,300
2012 2012 Lincoln MKZ FWD 21 MPG 18 MPG 27 MPG $2,850
2011 2011 Lincoln MKZ FWD 21 MPG 18 MPG 26 MPG $2,850
2010 2010 Lincoln MKZ FWD 21 MPG 18 MPG 27 MPG $2,850
2009 2009 Lincoln MKZ FWD 21 MPG 18 MPG 28 MPG $2,850
2008 2008 Lincoln MKZ FWD 22 MPG 18 MPG 28 MPG $2,700
2007 2007 Lincoln MKZ FWD 20 MPG 17 MPG 25 MPG $3,000

How the Lincoln MKZ FWD compares against the Midsize Cars class

Buyers usually compare the Lincoln MKZ FWD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 2020 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.