Lincoln · Small SUVs · Hybrid
Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
At 30 MPG combined, the Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid sits 1 MPG above the small SUVs median of 29, which makes it tied for 52nd of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half.
- 30MPG combinedtied 52nd of 113 in class
- $2,250a year in fueltied 51st of 113 in class
- 297g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the hybrid models of its class it is 15th of 23 hybrid small SUVs, in the lower half. The median of that narrower group is 36 MPG, against 29 MPG for all small SUVs together.
Across every class it is tied for 37th of 88 hybrid models, in the upper half.
Lincoln has 6 models in the 2026 data. This one ranks 2nd of them on combined rating, against a make median of 24.5 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Chevrolet Trailblazer at 31 MPG and just behind it is the BMW X3 Hybrid at 29 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
At 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city, with regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon, the annual fuel bill of the most efficient version is about $2,250. That is $50 less than the small SUVs median of $2,300, which makes it tied for 51st of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half.
Tailpipe CO2 is 297 g/mile, about level with the small SUVs median of 298 g/mile.
Rated versions
In the city the most efficient version is rated 29 and on the highway 31, 2 better on the open road. The data lists one version for 2026: Nautilus HEV AWD: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), part-time 4WD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nautilus HEV AWD: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), part-time 4WD | 30 | 29 | 31 | $2,250 | 297 |
Year by year
The Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid is in the data for 3 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating is 30 MPG in both 2024 and 2026.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 30 | 30 | $2,250 | 297 | 29 |
| 2025 | 1 | 30 | 30 | $2,250 | 290 | 29 |
| 2024 | 1 | 30 | 30 | $2,250 | 290 | 28 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Encore | Gasoline | 30 | $2,250 | 2026 |
| BMW X3 Hybrid | Hybrid | 29 | $2,850 | 2026 |
| Hyundai Kona | Gasoline | 31 | $2,150 | 2026 |
| Hyundai Venue | Gasoline | 31 | $2,150 | 2026 |
| Subaru Crosstrek | Gasoline | 29 | $2,300 | 2026 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Small SUVs, Hybrid, Lincoln, Hybrid small SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.