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2019-2023 Lincoln Nautilus MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 21–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019-2023 Lincoln Nautilus at a glance
The 2019-2023 Lincoln Nautilus covers 5 model years in the EPA database (22 configurations in all), rated 21–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $2,790 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
2019-2023 Lincoln Nautilus by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,790–$3,100 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,790–$3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,790–$3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,840–$3,070 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,840–$3,080 | First year |
What the 2023 Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$233
$2,790 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.65
Per 100 miles
$18.60
Five years
$13,950
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$130more a year
Class median $2,660 a year, MY2023
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Lincoln Nautilus MPG
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,790.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,790 |
| Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 8-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic 8-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Nautilus 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,100 |
2022 Lincoln Nautilus MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,790–$3,110/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,790.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,790 |
| Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 8-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic 8-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Nautilus 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,110 |
2021 Lincoln Nautilus MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,790–$3,110/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,790, $50 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,790 |
| Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 8-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic 8-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Nautilus 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,110 |
2020 Lincoln Nautilus MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,070/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Nautilus 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,070 |
2019 Lincoln Nautilus MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,080/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Nautilus 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $2,900 |
| Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Nautilus 2.7L 6-cyl turbo AWD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,080 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,790 in California and $2,430 in Texas, a $1,360 difference.
- California $3,790
- Washington $3,510
- New York $2,790
- Florida $2,630
- Texas $2,430
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2023 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2019-2023 (U540)
- 2024-2026 (CDX707)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2019-2023 Lincoln Nautilus get?
EPA rates the 2019-2023 Lincoln Nautilus at 21–23 MPG combined across 22 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 23 MPG (21 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2019-2023 Lincoln Nautilus?
Every model year of the 2019-2023 Lincoln Nautilus tops out at 23 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2019-2023 Lincoln Nautilus?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Lincoln Nautilus per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,790 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $2,790–$3,100 a year. That is a $310 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Lincoln Nautilus 100 miles?
About $18.60 per 100 miles for the Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.60 and $20.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 21 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,790 a year to fuel, $130 more than the class median of $2,660, and less than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 297 rated small SUV configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus different from the 2022 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,790. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2023 against 5 configurations for 2022. See the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus for that year.