Lincoln Nautilus Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category

The EPA classifies the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, a rating based on body style and interior volume.

Latest model year (2026):

The Lincoln Nautilus is classified by the EPA as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Lincoln Nautilus Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2026Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2026Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline24
2025Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2025Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline24
2024Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2024Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline24
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline23
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline22
2023Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline21
2023Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline23
2023Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline22
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline22
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline23
2022Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline21
2022Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline22
2022Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline23
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline23
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline22
2021Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline21
2021Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline22
2021Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline23
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline22
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline23
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline21
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline22
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline23
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline22
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 LSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline21

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Lincoln Nautilus Vehicle Class FAQ

What class of vehicle is the Lincoln Nautilus?

The EPA classifies the Lincoln Nautilus as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.

Is the Lincoln Nautilus considered a small or large vehicle?

Based on its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD), the Lincoln Nautilus is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.

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