Lincoln · 2000–2006 · Gas

Lincoln LS MPG by year

The EPA has rated 7 model years of the Lincoln LS, from 2000 to 2006. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2004, at 21 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 2006 model is 14% less efficient than the median midsize car that year (18 vs. 21 MPG).

Most efficient year200421 MPG combined
Latest (2006)18 MPG$3,292/yr to fuel
First rated (2000)18 MPG$3,292/yr at today's prices
Model years rated724 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • LS, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every LS model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2006 Gas 18 MPG 16 / 22 21 — 2 $3,292
2005 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 18
17 / 24 21 — 2 $2,962
2004 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 25 21 — 4 $2,821
2003 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 25 21 — 4 $2,821
2002 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 17
16 / 23 20.5 — 4 $3,118
2001 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 17
16 / 23 20 — 4 $3,118
2000 Gas 18 MPG
lowest 17
16 / 23 20 — 4 $3,292

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare LS model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Lincoln LS year has the best fuel economy?

The 2003 Lincoln LS, rated up to 21 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,821 a year.

Which Lincoln LS year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2000 model, whose most efficient version is rated 18 MPG combined (about $3,292 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Lincoln LS?

The 2006 Lincoln LS is rated up to 18 MPG combined.

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