2025 Volvo XC90 Vs. 2025 Lincoln Aviator
Volvo XC90 at a Glance
- 23/30/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)
- 31.9 inches of third-row legroom
- Maximum cargo space of 85.7 cubic feet
- $58,450 starting MSRP
Lincoln Aviator at a Glance
- 18/25/21 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)
- 29.2 inches of third-row legroom
- Maximum cargo space of 78.6 cubic feet
- $58,995 starting MSRP
Luxury, performance, and a comfortable home away from home await in our Volvo XC90 vs. Lincoln Aviator comparison, but which model provides the most premium experience and value for your family?
While the Lincoln Aviator offers some fantastic functionality like Lincoln Embrace, the Volvo XC90 is a consistent overperformer in fuel efficiency, cabin feel, unique accents, driver-assistance features, and so much more - at a lower base price than the Lincoln SUV.
Volvo Cars West Houston is the premier location to test-drive this legendary name in midsize SUVs, but before you visit, let's go over some highlights.
VOLVO XC90 VS LINCOLN AVIATOR SPECS
The Lincoln Aviator boasts a potent engine which posts more horsepower and torque than the Volvo XC90.However, most families don't need 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque, especially when both theLincoln and Volvo SUVs share the same maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.
And that powerful engine means your Lincoln Aviator has much lower fuel economy than the Volvo XC90.
| Volvo XC90 | Lincoln Aviator | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain Layout | AWD | RWD, AWD Available |
| Engine Type | 2.0L turbocharged 4-cyl 2.0L turbocharged and supercharged 4-cyl | 3.0L twin-turbo V-6 |
| Max Available Horsepower/Torque | 295 hp, 310 lb-ft | 400 hp, 415 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto | 10-speed |
| Max Available Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| EPA-estimated MPG (City / Hwy / Cmb) (AWD) | 23 / 30 / 26 MPG | 17 / 25 / 20 MPG |
VOLVO XC90 VS LINCOLN AVIATOR DESIGN
The Lincoln Aviator seems to want its beholders to see a stocky, square SUV with a prominent grille, standard headlights, and a blocky cargo bay.
Meanwhile, the Volvo XC90 relishes an extravagant exterior with futuristic headlights and taillamps, a tight grille with a recognizable, aesthetically beautiful design, and wheel designs that highlight its dedication to Scandinavian ingenuity.
The Volvo SUV prioritizes refined design elements like the standard crystal gear selector from Orrefors, highlighting its unmistakable and sophisticated design.
COMPARE VOLVO XC90 & LINCOLN AVIATOR INTERIORS
he Volvo XC90 vs. Lincoln Aviator interior look-through requires both an eye for style and a feel for comfort. While the Lincoln Aviator puts its might behind standard ventilated seats, the Volvo XC90 stays a f ierce competitor by matching the Aviator suite of technology, such as an available Head-Up Display, a standard 10-speaker premium sound system, and more. The Volvo SUV also offers a few standard luxury features that the Lincoln Aviator hides behind its higher-level Black Label trim, such as four-zone climate control, which you can see for yourself when you check out our Volvo lease deals
Volvo XC90 vs Lincoln Aviator Dimensions
The three-row flagship of our new Volvo inventory puts up an excellent showing against the bulky Lincoln Aviator. As you can see below, despite the Lincoln SUV being nearly 5 inches longer than the Volvo XC90, it loses inches of rear-row legroom and 8.9 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity, making this size competition a win for the Volvo model. Larger families will likely prefer the Volvo XC90 since it can more comfortably store up to seven passengers for a long road trip - without making teens feel cramped in the third row.
| Volvo XC90 | Lincoln Aviator | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 195 in | 199.7 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 82.3 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 69.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 119.1 in |
| 1st Row Legroom | 40.9 in | 43 in (Maximum) |
| 2nd Row Legroom | 37 in | 39 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | 31.9 in | 29.2 in |
| Cargo Space (Behind Third Row) | 12.6 cu ft | 19.2 cu ft |
| Cargo Space (Behind First Row) | 85.7 cu ft | 78.6 cu ft |
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