2025 Lincoln Nautilus vs. Lexus RX Specs and Performance

Discover power and prestige behind the wheel of either the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Premiere or 2025 Lexus RX 350 AWD. In these trims, both luxury SUVs feature a turbocharged inline four-cylinder (I4) engine. Overall, the 2.0L engine of the Lincoln makes 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, while the slightly larger 2.4L engine of the Lexus makes 275 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. City fuel economy is identical, but the Nautilus offers a 1 MPG advantage in highway fuel economy. Selectable drive modes in the Nautilus Premiere include normal, conserve, excite, slippery and deep conditions, while the RX 350 AWD features normal, eco, sport, and custom drive modes.

The Nautilus Premiere comes standard with all-wheel drive (AWD) capability, while the RX 350 includes AWD in the configuration we used in this comparison, though the trim is standard with front-wheel drive (FWD). If hybrid power and efficiency is appealing to you, the Lincoln Nautilus offers a hybrid powertrain across its trim lineup. Meanwhile, Lexus offers a separate RX Hybrid or RX Plug-in Hybrid model as part of the larger RX line of vehicles.

Compare the engine options for the Nautilus Premiere and RX 350 AWD in the following chart.

2025 Lincoln Nautilus vs. Lexus RX Interior Features

A luxurious drive awaits in either 2025 Lincoln Nautilus or 2025 Lexus RX. The entry-level trims we compared both come equipped with premium interior materials, including NuLuxe® seat upholstery and Black Cascade interior trim in the RX 350 AWD and Lincoln soft touch seating material with smoked woven aluminum trim in the Nautilus Premiere. Power-adjustable front seats and a power-adjustable steering column are standard with both models. Seat up to five people comfortably in either two-row SUV. Beyond these interior similarities, there are a number of differences to consider, including:

• Interior space — The Nautilus is more spacious with 43.5 inches of legroom in both the front and rear seats along with up to 71.3 cubic feet of cargo space. By comparison, the Lexus RX offers 41.1 inches of front legroom, 37.4 inches of rear legroom, and up to 46.2 cubic feet of cargo volume. 
• Rear seat adjustability — While both models include folding rear seats, the Nautilus includes a 60/40 split with Easyfold® seatback release functionality and the RX rear seats have 40/20/40 split folding functionality, along with a reclining feature. 
• Seat comfort options — In the comparable trim levels we looked at, both models include standard heated front seats, while the Lincoln makes heated rear seats and ventilated front seats optional.
• Memory settings — Ensure your driver’s seat, mirrors, and steering column return to your preferred settings after you let someone else drive your Nautilus with standard memory settings in the Nautilus Premiere. Comparable memory settings are not available in the RX 350 AWD trim, though they are offered in more advanced models. 
• Multi-sensory experience — Incorporated with the cabin ventilation system, the Lincoln Nautilus is uniquely available with a Digital Scent system, which fills the cabin with a range of revitalizing aromas. Options range from Mystic Forest to Ozonic Azure, Violet Cashmere, Cloud Balsam, Serene Seashore, Twilight Embers, and Sunset Retreat.

2025 Lincoln Nautilus vs. Lexus RX Exterior Design Features

Catch second glances as you pull into your driveway or cruise the open road in the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus or 2025 Lexus RX. Standard 19-inch wheels, LED headlamps and taillamps, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and heated mirrors are shared features in the trims we compared for both models. Uniquely, the Nautilus Premiere includes adaptive headlights, while the RX 350 AWD has standard LED fog lamps. Overall, their exterior size differences are minimal. The Nautilus Premiere is 193.2 inches long and 76.9 inches wide, with a base curb weight of 4,349 pounds. By comparison, the RX 350 AWD measures in at 192.5 inches long, 75.6 inches wide, and 4,310 pounds in base curb weight.

2025 Lincoln Nautilus vs. Lexus RX Safety & Technology

Innovation awaits behind the wheel of the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus or 2025 Lexus RX. Each model features a comprehensive collection of driver assistance features. Among their similar systems, you can find adaptive or dynamic cruise control, a collision avoidance system with automatic braking support and pedestrian detection, a system to help you stay in your lane, and technology to help you spot vehicles in your blind spots beside and behind you. Rear parking sensors are standard on the Nautilus, while the RX has an intuitive parking assist system that alerts you of hazards behind and in front of your vehicle, and can automatically brake at low speeds.

Intuitive connectivity solutions characterize both the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus and Lexus RX. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are standard with both models for easy smartphone connectivity, and you can enjoy streaming radio via SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability in the RX or SiriusXM with 360L in the Nautilus. Other notable differences between the two models include:

• Interior displays — The Lexus RX 350 is outfitted with a 12.3-inch multi-information display and a Lexus Interface with a 9.8-inch touchscreen. By comparison, the Lincoln Nautilus features a 48-inch display across the top of the dashboard with a configurable instrument cluster, plus an 11.1-inch touchscreen set in the core of the center stack.
• Online connectivity — Keep everyone in tune with their digital lives with an available 4G Wi-Fi® hotspot in the Lexus RX or 5G Wi-Fi® hotspot in the Lincoln Nautilus. For your navigation needs, the RX offers cloud navigation services with their Drive Connect connected service, while the Nautilus gives you access to Google Maps™ as an app in the infotainment system. 
• Charging convenience — A wireless phone charger is standard with the Nautilus Premiere trim and available with the Lexus RX 350. 
• Sound system options — Both models feature a premium sound system, including a ten-speaker system in the Lincoln and a 12-speaker system in the Lexus. The Nautilus Premiere uniquely offers a premium branded Revel® audio system with 14 speakers as an upgrade.
• Enhanced camera views — The Lincoln Nautilus Premiere is built with a standard 360-degree camera system, while the Lexus RX 350 has a standard rearview camera. For a panoramic view camera, you need to step up to a higher trim in the RX trim ladder and add an optional package.
• Hands-free driving technology — The Nautilus Premiere trim is standard with BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology capability, providing you with greater convenience on your long drives. While it’s not available for the trim we used in this comparison, select Lexus RX trims offer Traffic Jam Assist, which allows you to drive hands-free in condensed, low-speed traffic.

2025 Lincoln Nautilus in Barrington, IL

Wickstrom Lincoln is proud to be your local Lincoln Nautilus dealership in Barrington, IL. Browse our current inventory featuring a wide selection of new Nautilus SUVs, and schedule a test drive to indulge in its refined luxury and exhilarating performance. Request more information about your chosen model from your dedicated Wickstrom Lincoln representative online or by calling us at (847) 382-5600.