Audi Q5 vs Lincoln Nautilus (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,895

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Q5 TFSI Premium AWD vs Nautilus Premiere AWD
Measure	Q5	Nautilus	Winner
MSRP + destination	$54,095	$55,990	Q5
Horsepower	268 hp	250 hp	Q5
Torque	295 lb-ft	275 lb-ft to 280 lb-ft	N/A
MPG combined	24 mpg	24 mpg	About the same
Cargo, max	56.9 cu ft	71.3 cu ft	Nautilus
Cargo, seats up	27.6 cu ft	36.4 cu ft	Nautilus
Rear legroom	38.0 in	43.1 in	Nautilus
Front legroom	40.9 in	43.5 in	Nautilus
Length	185.7 in	193.2 in	Not scored
Width	74.8 in	79.9 in to 85.4 in	N/A
Curb weight	4,244 lb	4,349 lb	Not scored
Towing	4,400 lb	1,750 lb	Q5
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
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Q5 TFSI Premium AWD $52,800	Nautilus Premiere AWD $53,995	$1,195
Nautilus Premiere AWD $53,995	Q5 Sportback TFSI Premium AWD $55,100	$1,105

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Q5 costs $1,895 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Q5 wins.

Nautilus wins if Towing weight is 0 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.