2025 Lincoln Aviator vs. 2025 Toyota Highlander Review

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2025 Lincoln
Aviator

MSRP*: $57,830 to $87,395
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2025 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $40,320 to $52,725
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MPG - City 17 - 18 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 78.6 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 400 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 199.7 in 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 79.6 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 43.0 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.4 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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
The Lincoln Aviator offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Highlander, with comparable head- and legroom. The Lincoln Aviator offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Toyota Highlander, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lincoln Aviator as you will with the Toyota Highlander, 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 Toyota Highlander, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Lincoln Aviator is much wider than the Toyota Highlander, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Lincoln Aviator, which is slightly longer than the Toyota Highlander.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Lincoln Aviator will do just as well as the Toyota Highlander, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Lincoln Aviator greatly out-muscles the Toyota Highlander.

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 Toyota Highlander.

Utility
The Lincoln Aviator has less seating than the Toyota Highlander, making the Toyota Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Lincoln Aviator has less cargo space than the Toyota Highlander, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.