Lincoln Nautilus MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Lincoln Nautilus model year from 2019 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Nautilus has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 30 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Lincoln Nautilus fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2026 24–30 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $65,190 2,661 listings
2025 24–30 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $53,895 145 listings
2024 24–30 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $47,665 258 listings
2023 21–23 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl $38,331 411 listings
2022 21–23 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl $32,412 430 listings
2021 21–23 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl $28,724 161 listings
2020 21–23 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl $22,999 229 listings
2019 21–23 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl $19,991 317 listings

2026 Lincoln Nautilus: engines & MPG

The 2026 Nautilus was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 30 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $65,190 on VehiSales (2,661 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Nautilus HEV AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 29 31 30 MPG
Nautilus AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 21 29 24 MPG

2025 Lincoln Nautilus: engines & MPG

The 2025 Nautilus was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 30 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $53,895 on VehiSales (145 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Nautilus HEV AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 30 31 30 MPG
Nautilus AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 21 29 24 MPG

2024 Lincoln Nautilus: engines & MPG

The 2024 Nautilus was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 30 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $47,665 on VehiSales (258 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Nautilus HEV AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 30 31 30 MPG
Nautilus AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 21 29 24 MPG

2023 Lincoln Nautilus: engines & MPG

The 2023 Nautilus was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $38,331 on VehiSales (411 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Nautilus FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 21 26 23 MPG
Nautilus FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 21 26 23 MPG
Nautilus AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 25 22 MPG
Nautilus AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 20 25 22 MPG
Nautilus AWD 2.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 19 25 21 MPG

2022 Lincoln Nautilus: engines & MPG

The 2022 Nautilus was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $32,412 on VehiSales (430 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Nautilus FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 21 26 23 MPG
Nautilus FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 21 26 23 MPG
Nautilus AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 25 22 MPG
Nautilus AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 20 25 22 MPG
Nautilus AWD 2.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 19 25 21 MPG

2021 Lincoln Nautilus: engines & MPG

The 2021 Nautilus was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $28,724 on VehiSales (161 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Nautilus FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 21 26 23 MPG
Nautilus FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 21 26 23 MPG
Nautilus AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 20 25 22 MPG
Nautilus AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 25 22 MPG
Nautilus AWD 2.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 19 25 21 MPG

2020 Lincoln Nautilus: engines & MPG

The 2020 Nautilus was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $22,999 on VehiSales (229 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Nautilus FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 21 26 23 MPG
Nautilus AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 25 22 MPG
Nautilus AWD 2.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 19 26 21 MPG

2019 Lincoln Nautilus: engines & MPG

The 2019 Nautilus was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $19,991 on VehiSales (317 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Nautilus FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 21 26 23 MPG
Nautilus FWD 2.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 27 22 MPG
Nautilus AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 25 22 MPG
Nautilus AWD 2.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 19 26 21 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Lincoln Nautilus get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Nautilus range from 23 to 30 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.

What engines does the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus have?

The 2026 Nautilus was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Lincoln Nautilus require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

Is there a hybrid or electric Nautilus?

Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Lincoln Nautilus EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/lincoln/nautilus.

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