The Differences Between The Lincoln Nautilus And The Cadillac XT5 May Surprise You

We at Maplecrest Lincoln believe comparisons are important before you purchase a new vehicle. Both the Lincoln Nautilus and the Cadillac XT4 are luxury crossover SUVs offering you different features and options.

Performance

You can pair either vehicle with an all-wheel or front-wheel drive. The Cadillac offers you an electronic precision shift and a nine-speed auto-transmission. The Lincoln is paired with an eight-speed transmission. The standard engine for the XT5 is a 2.0-Liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This engine has 22 pounds torque and 13 horsepower less than the 2.7-Liter V6 twin-turbocharged engine of the Nautilus.

Both the two and four-wheel-drive versions of the Lincoln offer you better gas mileage than the Cadillac. The gas mileage of the Nautilis is 21 mph in the city and 26 on the highway, with the XT5 at only 18 mph in the city and 26 on the highway. This means drivers in Vauxhall, NJ will need to stop for gas less frequently with the Lincoln.

Remote Features

The original owner of the Cadillac XT5 will receive remote services for 10 years. The Lincoln Way App is complimentary for the network's life. This service includes remote start, locking and unlocking, vehicle location, vehicle health alerts and checking the vehicle status such as tire pressure and overall fuel range.

Tires

The Nautilus is equipped with larger tires for better traction. The largest tires you can get for the Cadillac are smaller than the largest option for the Nautilus. The standard tires for the Lincoln have a lower height to width profile for better handling. The sidewall is stiffer than for the standard Cadillac tires. The optional tires for the Nautilis offer a lower profile than the optional tires for the XT5.

The available 21-inch wheels for the Nautilis offer you better brake cooling, handling and a better ride than the 20-inch wheels of the XT5. These are the largest wheels available. In the category of tires, Nautilis is the best choice.

Cargo and Passenger Space

The cargo space for the Nautilis when the back seat is up 37.2 cubic feet. The space in the XT5 is 30.2 cubic feet. Even when the rear seat is folded, the cargo space is larger with the Lincoln at 68.8 cubic feet in comparison to 63. Lincoln offers 3.8 more cubic feet for your passengers than the Cadillac at 108.3 in comparison to 104.5.

The Nautilis provides you with more room in the front for your head, legs, hips, and shoulders than the XT5. There is also more room in the rear for all the above with the Nautilis as opposed to the XT5. Both vehicles can seat the same number of passengers. The difference is, the driver and passengers in the Lincoln will be more comfortable due to the extra space.

Towing Capacit

The standard towing capacity of the Lincoln exceeds the Cadillac. You can tow 2,000 pounds in the Nautilis as opposed to just 1,000 pounds with the XT5. The 2.7 Turbo of the Lincoln enables flat towing on all wheels. This means you can have your Lincoln towed as a recreational vehicle, then unhitch your vehicle for local driving. Flat towing is not an option with the XT5.

The Windows

All you must do to open or close the windows in the Nautilis is touch a button. In the XT5, you need to hold the button down until the windows are fully opened or closed. If you leave the windows of your Lincoln open, you can close them using your remote or from the door handle on the outside. You must be in the XT5 with the ignition on to close the windows. This makes the Nautilis more convenient than the XT5.

The Bottom Line

Our team in Vauxhall, NJ encourages you to test drive the Lincoln Nautilis to experience the luxury and performance for yourself. In our opinion, Nautilis is a better option than Cadillac XT5.