2026 Kia
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2025 Lincoln
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| MPG - City | 23 - 25 MPG | 17 - 18 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 33 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | 78.6 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 400 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 199.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 79.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 43.0 in
Rear 39.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage than in the Lincoln Aviator.
The Lincoln Aviator will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Sportage.
Convenience
The Lincoln Aviator requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Kia Sportage, making it more convenient to drive.
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 Kia Sportage is a better financial choice over the Lincoln Aviator, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Lincoln Aviator.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Lincoln Aviator is clearly the choice over the Kia Sportage for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Sportage has a lot less horsepower than the Lincoln Aviator.
Powertrain
The Kia Sportage has much lower torque than the Lincoln Aviator, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Kia Sportage has less seating than the Lincoln Aviator, making the Lincoln Aviator the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Sportage has less cargo space than the Lincoln Aviator, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.