Small SUVs · Hybrid · model year 2026
Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid vs Volvo XC60 Hybrid
The Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid is rated 4 MPG higher than the Volvo XC60 Hybrid in model year 2026, 30 against 26 combined, which is 15% more distance from the same energy.
Side by side
| Measure | Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid | Volvo XC60 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Combined fuel economy (best version) | 30 MPG | 26 MPG |
| City | 29 MPG | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,250 | $3,150 |
| Tailpipe CO2 | 297 g/mile | 343 g/mile |
| Lowest rated version | 30 MPG | 26 MPG |
| Rated versions | 1 | 1 |
| Rank in class (best combined rating) | 52nd of 113 | 77th of 113 |
| Class | Small SUVs | Small SUVs |
| Powertrain | Hybrid | Hybrid |
Better figure in bold; each model's most efficient version.
Fuel economy and cost
The two use different fuels (regular gasoline and premium gasoline), so the price per unit differs. Under the file's assumptions the Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid costs about $2,250 a year and the Volvo XC60 Hybrid about $3,150, a difference of $900.
Where each one ranks
Within their class the Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid is tied for 52nd of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half. The Volvo XC60 Hybrid is tied for 77th of 113 small SUVs, in the lower half.
The Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid has 1 rated version, from 30 to 30 MPG. The Volvo XC60 Hybrid has 1, from 26 to 26 MPG. For the most efficient versions, the Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid is rated 2 higher on the highway (31 against 29), while the Volvo XC60 Hybrid is rated 7 higher on the highway (30 against 23).
The two versions closest in rating are Nautilus HEV AWD: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), part-time 4WD at 30 MPG and XC60 B5 AWD: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD at 26, 4 MPG apart.
Ratings by model year
Both models are in the data for 3 model years, 2024 to 2026. The Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid has the higher best rating in 3 of them and the Volvo XC60 Hybrid in 0. The widest gap, 5 MPG, was in 2024, when the Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid led.
| Model year | Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid | Volvo XC60 Hybrid | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 | 26 | +4 |
| 2025 | 30 | 26 | +4 |
| 2024 | 30 | 25 | +5 |
| 2023 | not in data | 26 | n/a |