2020 Lincoln Aviator
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and plug-in hybrid power. The EPA lists 3 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 to $3,250 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Plug-in Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 20-23 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 23 / 20 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,800-$3,250 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 209-451 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-7 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 Aviator costs about $2,800 to $3,250 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,050. Over five years that is about $15,250 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Aviator configuration saves about $1,000 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of standard sport utility vehicle 4wd in this dataset is about 23 MPG. The Aviator sits roughly 1 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator PHEV AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 23 MPG | $2,800 |
| Aviator RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,100 |
| Aviator AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 Aviator records tailpipe CO₂ of 209-451 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-7 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating, and an EPA electric range of 460 to 460 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as standard sport utility vehicle 4wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.