Lincoln Nautilus MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Lincoln Nautilus MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2019 to 2026.
Nautilus MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 28 configurations of the Nautilus across gas and hybrid versions. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
Nautilus MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Nautilus 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 Nautilus Fuel Economy Changed
The Nautilus's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 2024: The first hybrid Nautilus shows up in the EPA data. Its 30 MPG combined rating tops the previous year's best of 23 MPG.
How the Nautilus Compares
The EPA rated 69 small SUVs for 2026. The best Nautilus version, at 30 MPG combined, ties for 21st with 1 other model of 69. Combined ratings in the class run from 20 to 53 MPG, with a median of 27. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia Niro | 53 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG |
| 3 | Kia Sportage | 42 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus NX | 40 MPG |
| 21 | Lincoln Nautilus | 30 MPG |
What Does a Nautilus Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Nautilus, 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.
Nautilus MPG Questions
Which Nautilus year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2024 and 2025 Nautilus HEV AWD holds the top EPA rating at 30 MPG combined (30 city, 31 highway). Among 2026 models, the Nautilus HEV AWD is rated at 30 MPG combined.
What's the best gas mileage from a non-hybrid Nautilus?
The 2024 to 2026 Nautilus AWD with the 2.0L 4-cylinder and all-wheel drive is rated at 24 MPG combined (21 city, 29 highway).
Is there still a gas-only Nautilus?
Yes. The 2026 Nautilus lineup includes 1 gas-only version, rated 24 MPG combined.
Does all-wheel drive hurt Nautilus fuel economy?
A little. On the 2023 Nautilus, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 23 MPG combined and the best all-wheel drive version at 22 MPG.
Why doesn't my Nautilus 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
This page was built by Cedrick Reese from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, which holds 28 ratings for the Lincoln Nautilus from 2019 to 2026. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. 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
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov