2018 Lincoln MKX Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2018 Lincoln MKX Specs at a Glance
The 2018 Lincoln MKX gets 20 mpg combined on the 2.7L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 4,387 lbs, measures 190.2 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 19 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 20 mpg (18 city / 25 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.7L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S6) · other 2018 trims rate 19–20 mpg combined
- Engine
- 2.7L 6-cyl
- 2.7L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S6) · 2 powertrains offered
- Curb weight
- 4,387 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: MKX 4DR SUV
- Length
- 190.2 in · 76 in wide · 66.1 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 112.2 in
- NHTSA overall
- 5-star (2018)
2018 Lincoln MKX trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 6 · 2.7L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 |
| Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 6 · 2.7L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 |
| Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 6 · 3.7L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 |
| Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 6 · 3.7L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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Fuel Cost for every year and trim
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Transmission for every year and trim
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Drivetrain for every year and trim
View details →Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
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Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
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Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →NHTSA Safety Ratings
Safety for every year and trim
View details →Lincoln MKX — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 6 · 2.7L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 6 · 2.7L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 6 · 3.7L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 6 · 3.7L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 6 · 2.7L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 6 · 2.7L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 6 · 3.7L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 6 · 3.7L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 6 · 2.7L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 6 · 2.7L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 6 · 3.7L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 6 · 3.7L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 6 · 3.7L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 6 · 3.7L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
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Lincoln MKX — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Lincoln MKX?
The Lincoln MKX is EPA-rated at up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway).
What engine does the 2018 Lincoln MKX have?
The Lincoln MKX uses a 2.7L 6-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Lincoln MKX are covered here?
This page documents 14 verified Lincoln MKX configurations across model years 2015–2018.
Which model year of the Lincoln MKX is the most fuel efficient?
Every documented Lincoln MKX model year lands on the same 20 MPG combined peak, so fuel economy is not a reason to prefer one year over another.
How many engine options does the Lincoln MKX have?
The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Lincoln MKX — 2.7L, 3.7L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2018 Lincoln MKX front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Lincoln MKX appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2018 record on Front-Wheel Drive.