2020 Lincoln Nautilus vs Cadillac XT5
When it comes to upscale comfort and all-American style, you can’t beat the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Cadillac XT5. These small luxury crossover SUVs blend premium performance with family-friendly style and modern technology. Read our comparison guide to learn more about these coveted crossovers and decide which is right for you.
Luxury Cruising: It’s a Tie
Both the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Cadillac XT5 make upscale comfort a major priority. Inside the Nautilus, the comfy seats are decked out in high-end materials, including optional premium leather upholstery. Lincoln’s small luxury crossover also comes standard with an impressive range of modern tech features, keeping you connected with the Sync 3 infotainment system and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay smartphone integration. Finally, the Nautilus keeps you secure with a wealth of safety aids – including lane keeping assist and automatic emergency braking – on every trim model.
When you settle into the Cadillac XT5, you’ll feel equally comfortable. Stylish seating options also include leather upholstery, heating, and ventilation. You’ll also love the standard tech lineup, which includes smartphone integration and a number of high-tech safety aids – for example, lane departure and forward collision warning systems.
Generous Passenger Space: 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
If family-friendly comfort is high on your agenda, you’ll be pleased to note that both luxury crossovers make the grade. Although both the Lincoln Nautilus and Cadillac XT5 both fit into the small luxury crossover segment, both make excellent use of their interior space. Inside, both rows of seating supply the perfect amount of head- and legroom for road trips.
When it comes to cargo space, however, the Nautilus gives you a bit of an edge, with 37.2 cubic feet behind the rear seats. To haul large items, fold the rear seats down for 68.8 feet of maximum cargo space.
Though seating is indeed spacious, the Cadillac XT5 isn’t quite as big overall. Behind the rear seats, there are 30 cubic feet for your stuff. Fold those rear seats, and max cargo space reaches 63 cubes.
Premium Power: 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
When you’re shopping for an all-American luxury SUV, you’re looking for a quick yet refined ride. Both the Lincoln Nautilus and the Cadillac XT5 put a big emphasis on smooth acceleration and precise steering. It’s easy to handle either model in a tight spot.
However, when it comes to pure power, the Nautilus takes the lead. Lincoln’s luxury liner offers two premium engine options, the standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder (250 horsepower, 280 pound-feet of torque) and the optional 2.6-liter V6 (335 horses, 380 pound-feet).
Though they’re not quite as powerful, the Cadillac XT5 also offers two impressive engine options. A turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (237 horses, 258 pound-feet) is standard. For more speed, the XT5 offers an optional V6 engine (310 horses, 271 pound-feet).
Save More: 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
Not only does the Nautilus make a splashy impression with its high-end style, premium power, and cushy comfort, but it also gives you a great deal on the all-around luxury experience. This Lincoln starts at $41,040. That’s thousands less than the 2020 Cadillac XT5, with its MSRP of $44,095.
While the 2020 Cadillac XT5 might offer a roomy, upscale ride, the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus has our hearts. The Nautilus is everything you want in a luxury SUV, from its pin-drop-quiet cabin to its smooth, strong engine options.
Fayetteville residents who can’t wait to check out the all-new 2020 Lincoln Nautilus are in luck. Here at LaFayette Ford, your friendly North Carolina Ford dealer, you can test-drive all three trim models until you’re sure of the one you want.