2025 Lincoln Aviator vs. 2025 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2025 Lincoln Aviator

2025 Lincoln
Aviator

MSRP*: $57,830 to $87,395
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Picture of the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder

2025 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,400 to $50,640
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MPG - City 17 - 18 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 78.6 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 400 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 199.7 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 79.6 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 43.0 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.4 in
Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lincoln Aviator than in the Nissan Pathfinder. The Nissan Pathfinder will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Lincoln Aviator.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lincoln Aviator as you will with the Nissan Pathfinder, 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). The Lincoln Aviator will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Nissan Pathfinder, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Lincoln Aviator is much wider than the Nissan Pathfinder, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Lincoln Aviator takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Pathfinder.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Lincoln Aviator is clearly the choice over the Nissan Pathfinder for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Lincoln Aviator greatly out-muscles the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lincoln Aviator does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Utility
The Lincoln Aviator has less seating than the Nissan Pathfinder, making the Nissan Pathfinder the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Lincoln Aviator as you will in the Nissan Pathfinder.