Audi Q5 Sportback vs Lincoln Nautilus (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$405
- Q5 Sportback: 18 hp more, 2,650 lb more towing.
- Nautilus: 5.1 in more rear legroom, 8.8 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- Q5 Sportback wins 3 of 9 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Q5 Sportback | Nautilus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $56,395 | $55,990 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 250 hp | Q5 Sportback |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft to 280 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 53.1 cu ft to 57.1 cu ft | 71.3 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 27.6 cu ft | 36.4 cu ft | Nautilus |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 43.1 in | Nautilus |
| Front legroom | 40.6 in to 40.9 in | 43.5 in | N/A |
| Length | 185.7 in | 193.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | 79.9 in to 85.4 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 4,376 lb | 4,349 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 4,400 lb | 1,750 lb | Q5 Sportback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 8.0 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8 s tested | 6.8 s estimate | Q5 Sportback |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Q5 Sportback TFSI Premium AWD $55,100 | Nautilus Premiere AWD $53,995 | $1,105 |
| Nautilus Premiere AWD $53,995 | Q5 Sportback TFSI Premium AWD $55,100 | $1,105 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Q5 Sportback | Nautilus |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $56,395 | $55,990 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $65,995 | $65,590 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Q5 Sportback wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | Q5 Sportback | 7% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Q5 Sportback | 60% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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