Lincoln Nautilus vs Nissan Armada
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Nissan Armada
Overview
| Spec | Lincoln NautilusPremiere | Nissan ArmadaSV |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premiere | SV |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Lincoln NautilusPremiere | Nissan ArmadaSV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $53,490 (best) | $58,840 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Lincoln NautilusPremiere | Nissan ArmadaSV |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal | 23.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Lincoln NautilusPremiere | Nissan ArmadaSV |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 425 hp (best) |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Lincoln NautilusPremiere | Nissan ArmadaSV |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 8 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 71.3 cu ft | 97.1 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,750 lbs | 8,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,899 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,349 lbs (best) | 5,676 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 121.1 in (best) |
| Length | 193.2 in | 209.6 in (best) |
| Width | 76.9 in | 83.3 in (best) |
| Height | 68.2 in | 76.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Lincoln NautilusPremiere | Nissan ArmadaSV |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 1 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Lincoln Nautilus | Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premiere $53,490 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SV $58,840 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Reserve $63,180 MSRP | SV $61,840 MSRP |
| 3 | Black Label $77,130 MSRP | SL $63,530 MSRP |
| 4 | — | SL $66,530 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Platinum $70,490 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Platinum $73,490 MSRP |
| 7 | — | PRO-4X $74,300 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Platinum Reserve $77,550 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Platinum Reserve $80,550 MSRP |
| 10 | — | NISMO $79,530 MSRP |