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2024 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve III (CDX707)
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Lincoln Nautilus MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

8 model years · 2019–2026

24 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
29 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2026 Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD
$2,680

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Lincoln Nautilus fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Lincoln Nautilus for 8 model years, 2019 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 21–30 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 2 configurations rated 24–30 MPG combined and costing $2,190–$2,680 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2019 is the 2026 HEV 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD, at 30 MPG.

Lincoln Nautilus MPG by year

202224262830 201920242026 Gas Hybrid 202224262830 201920242026 Gas Hybrid
Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Lincoln Nautilus: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG)Hybrid (MPG) $/yr
2024-2026 (CDX707) Generation page
2026 2430 $2,190–$2,680
2025 2430 $2,150–$2,690
2024 2430 $2,150–$2,690
2019-2023 (U540) Generation page
2023 21–23— $2,790–$3,100
2022 21–23— $2,790–$3,110
2021 21–23— $2,790–$3,110
2020 21–23— $2,840–$3,070
2019 21–23— $2,840–$3,080

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Lincoln Nautilus generations

2 generations between 2019 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2026 powertrain options

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
24 MPG
Per year
$2,680
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
30 MPG
Per year
$2,190
See hybrid configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Lincoln Nautilus's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Lincoln Nautilus run 21–30 MPG across model years 2019 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 24–30 MPG.

Which Lincoln Nautilus model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus HEV 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2019, at 30 MPG.

How much does a Lincoln Nautilus cost to fuel per year?

For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,190–$2,680 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,190.

Has the Lincoln Nautilus's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 23 MPG in 2019 to 30 MPG in 2026, 7 MPG more.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Lincoln Nautilus?

Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2024 to 2026 (30 MPG).

How many generations of the Lincoln Nautilus are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Lincoln Nautilus: 2024-2026, 2019-2023. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.