2026 Lincoln Aviator Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2026 Lincoln Aviator Specs at a Glance
The 2026 Lincoln Aviator gets 21 mpg combined on the 3.0L Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 4,969 lbs, measures 199.6 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 20 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 21 mpg (18 city / 25 hwy)
- Best configuration: 3.0L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S10) · other 2026 trims rate 20–21 mpg combined
- Engine
- 3.0L 6-cyl
- 3.0L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S10)
- Curb weight
- 4,969 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: AVIATOR 4DR SUV AWD
- Length
- 199.6 in · 79.5 in wide · 69.3 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 118.9 in
2026 Lincoln Aviator trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 |
| Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 |
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View details →Lincoln Aviator — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 22 | 25 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 22 | 25 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 22 | 25 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 22 | 25 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
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Lincoln Aviator — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Lincoln Aviator?
The Lincoln Aviator is EPA-rated at up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway).
What engine does the 2026 Lincoln Aviator have?
The Lincoln Aviator uses a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Lincoln Aviator are covered here?
This page documents 19 verified Lincoln Aviator configurations across model years 2020–2026.
Which model year of the Lincoln Aviator is the most fuel efficient?
The 2023 Lincoln Aviator holds the highest combined rating at 23 MPG; the 2024 sits lowest at 21 MPG, a difference of 2 MPG (about 10%) across the 7 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Lincoln Aviator have?
Across every year on record the Lincoln Aviator uses one displacement, 3L, so trims differ by drivetrain and equipment rather than engine size.
Is the 2026 Lincoln Aviator front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Lincoln Aviator appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on Rear-Wheel Drive.