Lincoln Navigator MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Lincoln Navigator MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 1998 to 2027.
Navigator MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 64 configurations of the Navigator. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S10) | Part-time 4WD | 15 | 22 | 17 | View |
Navigator MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Navigator configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Navigator Fuel Economy Changed
The Navigator's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 2011: Four-wheel drive returns for the first time since 2002. The best four-wheel drive version is rated at 15 MPG combined.
How the Navigator Compares
The EPA rated 55 full-size SUVs for 2026. The best Navigator version, at 17 MPG combined, ties for 46th with 3 other models of 55. Combined ratings in the class run from 14 to 37 MPG, with a median of 21. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeep Cherokee | 37 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota Grand Highlander | 36 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Highlander | 35 MPG |
| 4 | Hyundai Palisade | 34 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus TX | 27 MPG |
| 46 | Lincoln Navigator | 17 MPG |
What Does a Navigator Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Navigator, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Navigator MPG Questions
Which Navigator year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2018 and 2019 and 2023 Navigator 2WD holds the top EPA rating at 19 MPG combined (16 city, 23 highway). Among 2026 models, the Navigator 4WD is rated at 17 MPG combined.
Does four-wheel drive hurt Navigator fuel economy?
A little. On the 2027 Navigator, the best rear-wheel drive version is rated at 18 MPG combined and the best four-wheel drive version at 17 MPG.
Why doesn't my Navigator match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, pulled together by Cedrick Reese. The file lists 64 ratings for the Lincoln Navigator from 1998 to 2027. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov