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2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 24–30 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus at a glance
The 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 24–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $2,190 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the HEV 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD (30 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2025 and 2026.
2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus by model year
What the 2026 Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$223
$2,680 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.47
Per 100 miles
$17.87
Five years
$13,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$430more a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Lincoln Nautilus MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,150 to $2,190, $40 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nautilus (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,680 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEV (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 29 | 31 | 30 | $2,190 |
2025 Lincoln Nautilus MPG
24–30 MPG · $2,150–$2,690/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,150.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nautilus (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,690 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEV (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 30 | 31 | 30 | $2,150 |
2024 Lincoln Nautilus MPG
24–30 MPG · $2,150–$2,690/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nautilus (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,690 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEV (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 30 | 31 | 30 | $2,150 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD: $3,640 in California and $2,330 in Texas, a $1,310 difference.
- California $3,640
- Washington $3,370
- New York $2,680
- Florida $2,530
- Texas $2,330
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2019-2023 (U540)
- 2024-2026 (CDX707)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus get?
EPA rates the 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus at 24–30 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 HEV 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD, is rated 30 MPG (29 city, 31 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 24 MPG; Hybrid: 30 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
Every model year of the 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus tops out at 30 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2025 and 2026.
How does the 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2019-2023 Lincoln Nautilus) is rated 21–23 MPG combined and costs $2,790–$3,110 a year to fuel; the 2024-2026 model is rated 24–30 MPG and costs $2,150–$2,690 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 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 AWD costs about $2,680 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,190–$2,680 a year. That is a $490 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Lincoln Nautilus 100 miles?
About $17.87 per 100 miles for the Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.60 and $17.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,680 a year to fuel, $430 more than the class median of $2,250, and less than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (HEV 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD) is rated 30 MPG against 24 MPG for the best gas version (Nautilus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD), 6 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $2,190 versus $2,680 a year, a saving of $490.
Is the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,150 to $2,190, $40 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2026 against 2 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus for that year.