2024 Lexus RX 500h vs. 2025 Lincoln Aviator Review

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2024 Lexus
RX 500h

MSRP*: $62,750
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2025 Lincoln
Aviator

MSRP*: $57,480 to $87,480
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MPG - City 27 MPG 17 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 46.2 ft3 78.6 ft3
Engine
  • 366-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 366 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 3,494 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 192.5 in 199.7 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 82.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 43.0 in
Rear 40.2 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 38.5 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 backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lincoln Aviator than in the Lexus RX 500h, due to its greater head- and legroom. 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 Lexus RX 500h.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lexus RX 500h as you will with the Lincoln Aviator, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Lexus RX 500h will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Lincoln Aviator.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus RX 500h is much slimmer than the Lincoln Aviator, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Lexus RX 500h is slightly shorter than the Lincoln Aviator, which may make it easier to park.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Lincoln Aviator is clearly the choice over the Lexus RX 500h for pulling heavy loads. The Lexus RX 500h has a little less horsepower than the Lincoln Aviator.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Lexus RX 500h and the Lincoln Aviator are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Lexus RX 500h has less seating than the Lincoln Aviator, making the Lincoln Aviator the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Lexus RX 500h has significantly less cargo capacity than the Lincoln Aviator.