Lincoln Nautilus HEV MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lincoln Nautilus HEV has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2024 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 30 mpg (2024) and its thirstiest returned 30 mpg (2024). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #55 of 176 (69th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #74 of 194 (62th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #82 of 188 (57th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lincoln Nautilus HEV placed highest in 2024 at #55 of 176, and lowest in 2026 at #82 of 188. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 29 | 31 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 297 | 6/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 30 | 31 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 290 | 6/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 30 | 31 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 290 | 6/10 |
What Nautilus HEV fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus HEV burns 383 to 383 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,150 | $1,150 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,342 | $1,342 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,533 | $1,533 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $2,100 to $2,100 a year in fuel, or $750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 30 mpg the Lincoln Nautilus HEV is 3 mpg better the median, which is worth about $149 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Lincoln nameplates
Every Lincoln model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.