2026 Hyundai Kona vs. 2025 Lincoln Aviator Review

Picture of the 2026 Hyundai Kona

2026 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $25,350 to $34,150
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2025 Lincoln
Aviator

MSRP*: $57,830 to $87,395
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MPG - City 25 - 29 MPG 17 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 35 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 78.6 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 171.3 in 199.7 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 79.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 43.0 in
Rear 39.0 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Hyundai Kona than the Lincoln Aviator. The Lincoln Aviator offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Kona, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
With the Lincoln Aviator, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Hyundai Kona, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Hyundai Kona is a better financial choice over the Lincoln Aviator, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Kona is much slimmer than the Lincoln Aviator, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Hyundai Kona, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Lincoln Aviator.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Kona has a lot less horsepower than the Lincoln Aviator.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Kona has much lower torque than the Lincoln Aviator, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Hyundai Kona has less seating than the Lincoln Aviator, making the Lincoln Aviator the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai Kona has significantly less cargo capacity than the Lincoln Aviator.