2020 Lincoln Aviator EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2020 Lincoln Aviator delivers an EPA-certified 20–21 MPG combined (17–18 city / 24–26 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 3 configurations. Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models offer up to 21 miles of all-electric range at 56 MPGe. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,650 to $3,100.

Combined MPG
20–21 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
17–18 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
24–26 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,650–3,100
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

2020 Lincoln Aviator Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

Internal Combustion

Standard Gasoline Trims

20–21 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,950–$3,100 (2 configurations)

Plug-In Hybrid

Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

21 mi EV Range • 56 MPGe

Gasoline Combined: 23 MPG • Annual Energy Cost: $2,650

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (3 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Aviator PHEV AWD Regular Gas and Electricity 3L Plug-in Hybrid Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 54 MPGe (22 MPG) 58 MPGe (25 MPG) 56 MPGe (23 MPG) 21 mi $2,650 —
Aviator RWD Regular 3L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 —
Aviator AWD Regular 3L 6-Cyl Gas Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 —
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$4.17–$4.38

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

714–750 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Related Official Reports for 2020 Lincoln Aviator

Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.