2025 Volvo XC90 Vs. 2025 Lincoln Aviator: Here's How They Compare
Luxury, performance, and a comfortable home away from home await in our Volvo XC90 vs. Lincoln Aviator comparison, but which model provides the most premium experience and value for your family? While the Lincoln Aviator offers some fantastic functionality like Lincoln Embrace, the Volvo XC90 is a consistent overperformer in fuel efficiency, cabin feel, unique accents, driver-assistance features, and so much more – at a lower base price than the Lincoln SUV. Volvo Cars West Houston is the premier location to test-drive this legendary name in midsize SUVs, but before you visit, let's go over some highlights.
Volvo XC90 at a Glance
- 23/30/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)1
- 31.9 inches of third-row legroom
- Maximum cargo space of 85.7 cubic feet
- $58,450 starting MSRP2
Lincoln Aviator at a Glance
- 18/25/21 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)3
- 29.2 inches of third-row legroom
- Maximum cargo space of 78.6 cubic feet
- $58,995 starting MSRP4
Lincoln Aviator vs. Volvo XC90 Specs
The Lincoln Aviator boasts a potent engine, which posts more horsepower and torque than the Volvo XC90. However, most families need 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque – especially when both the Lincoln and Volvo SUVs share the same maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.5,6 And that powerful engine means your Lincoln Aviator has much lower fuel economy than the Volvo XC90.1,3
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| Volvo XC90 | Lincoln Aviator | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain Layout | AWD | RWD, AWD available |
| Engine Type |
| 3.0L twin-turbo V-6 |
| Max Available Horsepower/Torque | 295 hp, 310 lb-ft | 400 hp, 415 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto | 10-speed |
| Max Available Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs5 | 5,000 lbs6 |
| EPA-estimated MPG (Cty / Hwy / Cmb) (AWD) | 23 / 30 / 26 MPG1 | 17 / 25 / 20 MPG3 |
2025 Volvo XC90 vs. 2025 Lincoln Aviator Design
Now that we've seen what's under the hood, let's look at how these vehicles prefer to style themselves. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and the Lincoln Aviator seems to want its beholders to see a stocky, square SUV with a prominent grille, standard headlights, and blocky cargo bay.
Meanwhile, the Volvo XC90 relishes an extravagant exterior with futuristic headlights and taillamps, a tight grille with a recognizable, aesthetically beautiful design, and wheel designs that highlight its dedication to Scandinavian ingenuity. Those design aspects follow the interior Lincoln Aviator vs. Volvo XC90 comparison – where the Lincoln model utilizes a clash of trimming and dashboard elements, the Volvo SUV prioritizes refined design elements, like the standard crystal gear selector from Orrefors®, to highlight its unmistakable design.
Compare Lincoln Aviator and Volvo XC90 Interiors
The Volvo XC90 vs. Lincoln Aviator interior look-through requires both an eye for style and a feel for comfort. While the Lincoln Aviator puts its might behind standard ventilated seats, the Volvo XC90 stays a fierce competitor by matching the Aviator suite of technology, such as an available Head-Up Display, a standard 10-speaker premium sound system, and more. The Volvo SUV also offers a few standard luxury features that the Lincoln Aviator hides behind its higher-level Black Label trim, such as four-zone climate control, which you can see for yourself when you check out our Volvo lease deals.
Lincoln Aviator vs. Volvo XC90 Dimensions
The three-row flagship of our new Volvo inventory puts up an excellent showing against the bulky Lincoln Aviator. As you can see below, despite the Lincoln SUV being nearly 5 inches longer than the Volvo XC90, it loses inches of rear-row legroom and 8.9 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity, making this size competition a win for the Volvo model. Larger families will likely prefer the Volvo XC90 since it can more comfortably store up to seven passengers for a long road trip – without making teens feel cramped in the third row.
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| Volvo XC90 | Lincoln Aviator | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 195 in | 199.7 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 82.3 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 69.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 119.1 in |
| 1st Row Legroom | 40.9 in | 43 in (Maximum) |
| 2nd Row Legroom | 37 in | 39 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | 31.9 in | 29.2 in |
| Cargo Space (Behind Third Row) | 12.6 cu ft7 | 19.2 cu ft |
| Cargo Space (Behind First Row) | 85.7 cu ft | 78.6 cu ft |
Now is the time to experience unmatched luxury. Come down to Volvo Cars West Houston and see why the Volvo XC90 feels so much more rewarding to drive home than its Lincoln counterpart.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Lincoln Aviator is longer than the Volvo XC90 but not more spacious. The Volvo SUV has a length of 195 inches, comparable to the 199.7 inches of the Lincoln Aviator, with a taller height and much improved third-row legroom, perfect for growing families. The Volvo XC90 also has better max cargo space – 85.7 cubic feet vs. the 78.6 cubic feet in the Aviator.
The Volvo XC90 gets significantly more MPG than the Lincoln Aviator. Thanks to its bulky 3.0-liter V-6, the Lincoln Aviator is estimated to reach a maximum of 17/25/20 MPG (City/Highway/Combined) with available AWD,3 and the standard RWD doesn't help the Lincoln model's case. The Volvo SUV gets a maximum of 23/30/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined) with standard AWD.1
According to RepairPal, Lincoln models generally cost more to maintain compared to Volvo models – $879 a year compared to $769 for Volvo vehicles.8,9 This coincides with the higher repair severity rate with the Lincoln lineup, whereas Volvo cars and SUVs tend to only need repairs for less significant parts of the vehicle.8,9 The Lincoln Aviator vs. Volvo XC90 reliability comparison firmly favors the latter.
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1EPA estimated range is 23 MPG city/30 MPG highway/26 MPG combined (B5 AWD). Your actual range will vary for many reasons, including but not limited to, driving conditions, how and where you drive, how you maintain your vehicle, battery-package/condition, and other factors. See https://www.fueleconomy.gov/
2Prices shown are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), Base Price or Starting At price and excludes destination fees, taxes, title, license, and registration and/or electronic filing fees, dealer fees.
3EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.
4Current MSRP for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any retailer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included. Starting A, Z and X Plan price is for qualified, eligible clients and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A, Z or X Plan.
5When properly equipped.
6When properly equipped. Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, and number of passengers.
7Reference to this third-party review is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For more details, please visit https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2025-volvo-xc90-interior-review/
8Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For more details, please visit https://repairpal.com/reliability/lincoln
9Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For more details, please visit https://repairpal.com/reliability/volvo