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2020 Lincoln MKZ vs 2026 Tesla Model 3

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 41 MPG vs 139 MPG combined — Tesla Model 3 is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $1450 vs $550 — Tesla Model 3 saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Electricity
Specification 2020 Lincoln MKZ 2026 Tesla Model 3
Year20202026
ClassMidsize CarsMidsize Cars
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineElectricity
DriveFront-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (A1)
Cylinders4
Displacement (L)2.0
City MPG42147
Highway MPG39130
Combined MPG41139
Annual Fuel Cost$1450$550
CO₂ (g/mile)217.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score9/1010/10
EPA GHG Score9/1010/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★
Frontal Crash4/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover4/5
🚗 2020 Lincoln MKZ

Midsize Cars with 41 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Tesla Model 3

Midsize Cars with 139 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Electricity. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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