Lincoln Aviator vs Lincoln Navigator

Interior Room: Lincoln Aviator vs Lincoln Navigator

The 2021 Lincoln Navigator is larger than the Lincoln Aviator, yet both offer three rows of seating and ample storage space. One of the biggest differences, though, is that the Lincoln Aviator has a seating capacity of six people and a maximum of seven. The Lincoln Navigator, however, has a seating capacity of seven people, with a maximum of eight.

The legroom in the 2021 Lincoln Aviator measures 43 inches in the front row, 39 inches in the second row, and 29.2 inches in the third row. In the Lincoln Navigator, the first row offers 43.9 inches of legroom, the second row provides 42.3 inches, and those in the rear benefit from 40.9 inches.

Then, there's cargo. The Lincoln Aviator is plenty roomy, offering 18.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, 41.8 cubic feet behind the second row, and a maximum of 77.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity.

It's tough to match what the Lincoln Navigator provides:

• 19.3 cubic feet of cargo room behind the third row
• 57.5 cubic feet of cargo room behind the second row
• 103.3 cubic feet of cargo room behind the first row

Performance: Lincoln Aviator vs Lincoln Navigator

The goal of both the Lincoln Aviator and the Lincoln Navigator is to transport you in style and comfort from Point A to Point B. Each SUV does this using a strong powertrain and silky-smooth transmission.

The Lincoln Aviator comes standard with a twin-turbocharged V6 generating 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. The same engine is also available accompanied by a battery-powered electric motor for a total output of 494 horsepower and 630 lb-ft of torque. The constant with either powerplant setup is a 10-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift® capability.

The Lincoln Navigator relies solely on a twin-turbocharged 3.5L V6 producing 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque. The drivetrain is a 10-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission with paddle activation.