2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD.

The 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD has 2 model options: Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD is 23 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L242031
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L211827

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD is $2,800.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,500 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,000spend $3,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD Emit?

The 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD will emit an average of about 5,985,000 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 204 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD model options.

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,595,000
Trees Needed to Offset266
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO26,375,000
Trees Needed to Offset304
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/lincoln/mkz-fwd/2020.

  • "2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/lincoln/mkz-fwd/2020. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2020 Lincoln MKZ FWD MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/lincoln/mkz-fwd/2020.