2021 Lincoln Nautilus vs 2022 Lexus RX 350

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Which SUV Features the Plusher Cabin?

Since you’ll be spending a lot of time in the cabin, it’s worth it to make it plush. With the Lincoln Nautilus, upgrade to Ultra Comfort 22-way front seats that feature Active Motion^® and offer seven massage settings. No specialized seating comes in the Lexus RX 350.

Accent your cabin seating with a sleek leather-wrapped steering wheel. Both SUVs offer it, but only in the Lincoln Nautilus does this amenity come standard.

Looking at the cabin dimensions, the back-seat legroom spans 39.6 inches in the Lincoln Nautilus. If you sit in back of the Lexus, it offers 38 inches of legroom. Here are the cabin dimensions.

Dimensions	Lincoln Nautilus	Lexus RX 350
Headroom (front/rear)	39.9/39.2 inches	39.4/39.1 inches
Shoulder Room (front/rear)	58.9/59 inches	57.8/57.6 inches

Give yourself a break when you want to access the trunk of your vehicle. The Lincoln Nautilus can be equipped with a hands-free liftgate, while the Lexus offers an available power rear door with kick sensor. You’re still exerting extra effort with the Lexus. Plus, it provides less space with 32.7 cubic feet. In the Lincoln Nautilus trunk, you’ll have 37.2 cubic feet.

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Which SUV Produces More Torque?

With two separate engines, the Lincoln Nautilus provides the performance you need. The standard turbocharged 2.0L I-4 engine produces 280 lb-ft of torque for plenty of gumption. If you wish to level up your performance, exchange the standard engine for the available twin-turbocharged 2.7L V6 engine that produces 380 lb-ft of torque.

The Lexus uses a 3.5L V6 engine and does not offer any other options. This engine produces 268 lb-ft of torque, which is less than both Lincoln Nautilus engines.

For urban driving, the Lincoln Nautilus exceeds the gas mileage of the Lexus. The Lincoln Nautilus achieves an EPA-estimated 21 city MPG, while the Lexus achieves an EPA-estimated 20 city MPG.

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