Compare the2026 Genesis GV80VS 2025 Lincoln Nautilus

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Model Availability
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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The GV80’s optional pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Nautilus doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The GV80 has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Nautilus doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Genesis GV80 achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Lincoln Nautilus has not been tested.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the GV80’s standard Downhill Brake Control allows you to creep down safely. The Nautilus doesn’t offer Downhill Brake Control.

Both the GV80 and the Nautilus have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Genesis GV80 is safer than the Lincoln Nautilus:

	GV80	Nautilus
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	263	333
Neck Injury Risk	34%	35.1%

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH, results indicate that the Genesis GV80 is safer than the Lincoln Nautilus:

	GV80	Nautilus
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	30	60
Chest Movement	.6 inches	.7 inches
Abdominal Force	119 lbs.	121 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	68	169
Spine Acceleration	20 G’s	59 G’s
Hip Force	341 lbs.	491 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

The GV80 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The Nautilus’ 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Genesis’ powertrain warranty covers the GV80 4 years and 30,000 miles longer than Lincoln covers the Nautilus. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Nautilus ends after only 6 years or 70,000 miles.

The GV80’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the Nautilus’ (7 vs. 5 years).

Genesis pays for scheduled maintenance on the GV80 for 3 years and 36,000 miles. Genesis will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Lincoln doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Nautilus. (Lincoln offers free mainteance on some Nautilus models.)

Reliability

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the GV80’s reliability 27 points higher than the Nautilus.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the GV80 second among upper midsize premium suvs in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The Nautilus isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are better in initial quality than Lincoln vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis above average in initial quality. With 23 more problems per 100 vehicles, Lincoln is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are more reliable than Lincoln With 8 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Genesis higher than Lincoln.

Engine

The GV80 2.5T’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 50 more horsepower (300 vs. 250) and 31 lbs.-ft. more torque (311 vs. 280) than the Nautilus’ standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The GV80 2.5T’s 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 16 lbs.-ft. more torque (311 vs. 295) than the Nautilus’ optional 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The GV80 3.5T’s standard 3.5 turbo V6 produces 65 more horsepower (375 vs. 310) and 96 lbs.-ft. more torque (391 vs. 295) than the Nautilus’ optional 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Car and Driver the Genesis GV80 is faster than the Lincoln Nautilus:

	GV80 2.5T	GV80 3.5T	Nautilus turbo 4 cyl.	Nautilus 4 cyl. hybrid gas
Zero to 60 MPH	6.1 sec	5.3 sec	7.3 sec	6.6 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	7 sec	6.1 sec	7.8 sec	6.8 sec
Quarter Mile	14.6 sec	13.9 sec	15.5 sec	14.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	96 MPH	101 MPH	90 MPH	99 MPH
Top Speed	140 MPH	149 MPH	126 MPH	126 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

The GV80 has a gallon more fuel capacity than the Nautilus Hybrid’s standard fuel tank (21.1 vs. 20.1 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the GV80’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Nautilus:

	GV80 2.5T	GV80 3.5T	Nautilus
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	14.9 inches	13.6 inches
Rear Rotors	14.2 inches	14.2 inches	12.6 inches

The GV80’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Nautilus are solid, not vented.

The GV80 stops much shorter than the Nautilus:

	GV80	Nautilus
70 to 0 MPH	163 feet	179 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	112 feet	133 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	139 feet	142 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the GV80 has larger tires than the Nautilus (265/40R22 vs. 255/60R19).

The GV80’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Nautilus’ standard 60 series tires. The GV80 PRESTIGE’s tires have a lower 40 series profile than the Nautilus’ optional 45 series tires.

Suspension and Handling

The GV80 PRESTIGE/3.5T has a standard automatic rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Nautilus doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the GV80’s wheelbase is 2.1 inches longer than on the Nautilus (116.3 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the GV80 is .7 inches wider in the front and 1.2 inches wider in the rear than on the Nautilus.

The GV80 PRESTIGE AWD handles at .86 G’s, while the Nautilus Black Label pulls only .77 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The GV80 PRESTIGE AWD executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.9 seconds quicker than the Nautilus Black Label (26.9 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 28.8 seconds @ .59 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the GV80 has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Nautilus (8.1 vs. 7.9 inches), allowing the GV80 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The front grille of the GV80 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Nautilus doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

As tested by Car and Driver while cruising at 70 MPH, the interior of the GV80 PRESTIGE AWD is quieter than the Nautilus Black Label (64 vs. 66 dB).

Passenger Space

The GV80 offers optional seating for 7 passengers; the Nautilus can only carry 5.

The GV80 has 26.5 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Nautilus (140 vs. 113.5).

The GV80 has .6 inches more front headroom, 1.7 inches more front shoulder room and .3 inches more rear shoulder room than the Nautilus.

Cargo Capacity

The GV80’s cargo area provides more volume than the Nautilus.

	GV80	Nautilus
Third Seat Removed	38.7 cubic feet	36.4 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	71.7 cubic feet	71.3 cubic feet

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the GV80. The Nautilus doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

Towing

The GV80’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Nautilus’ (6000 vs. 0 pounds).

Servicing Ease

The engine in the GV80 is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Nautilus. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

Ergonomics

The GV80 PRESTIGE/3.5T has a standard heads-up display that projects speed and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Nautilus doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The GV80’s standard Proximity Key allows you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Intelligent Access standard on the Nautilus doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The GV80’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Nautilus has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The GV80 ADVANCED/PRESTIGE has standard front air conditioned seats and the GV80 3.5T PRESTIGE also has them in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Nautilus doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

The GV80 Advanced/Prestige’s Smart Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Smart Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Nautilus’ automatic parking system does not offer parking by remote control.

Model Availability

The GV80 is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Nautilus doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Economic Advantages

According to iSeeCars.com the 2025 Genesis GV80 retains 45.07% of its original value after 5 years, more than the 43.1% resale value of the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus after five years, which can save the Genesis’ owner.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends the Genesis GV80, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Lincoln Nautilus isn't recommended.

The GV80 was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2021. The Nautilus has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.

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