You and your growing family will be pampered on the roads of Hobbs inside a Lincoln SUV. If you're interested in a 3-row model, you have 2 to choose from: the Aviator and the Navigator. Both SUVs are luxurious, spacious, and elegant. Uncover the distinctive features between these Lincoln vehicles in the following guide from Gene Messer Lincoln.
2025 Lincoln Aviator vs. 2025 Lincoln Navigator: Performance
From carpools to summer road trips outside of Clovis, NM, you and your family are constantly commuting, so you should invest in a model with capable power. These Lincoln SUVs deliver high-end performance that you can count on. While the Aviator towing capacity and other performance specifications are more than impressive, the Navigator is an option for those who want more power. Get a better idea when you browse the following specifications:
2025 Lincoln Aviator Standard Powertrain
- Engine: 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6
- Transmission: 10-Speed SelectShift® Automatic transmission with paddle activation
- Drivetrain: Standard rear-wheel drive; available all-wheel drive
- Horsepower: 400 hp
- Torque: 415 lb-ft
- Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds
2025 Lincoln Navigator Standard Powertrain
- Engine: 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6
- Transmission: 10-Speed SelectShift® Automatic transmission with SelectShiftcapability
- Drivetrain: 4-wheel drive
- Horsepower: 440 hp
- Torque: 510 lb-ft
- Towing Capacity: 8,700 pounds
2025 Lincoln Aviator vs. 2025 Lincoln Navigator: Interior Space
It's easy to get comfortable inside a car when there's an ample amount of space. That's why both the Navigator and the Aviator have generously spaced cabins. The Aviator can accommodate up to 7 passengers, while the Navigator can accommodate an additional passenger. If you need additional room, the Navigator could be a better fit for your drives near La Mesa. This SUV is also available with a longer wheelbase-these models are known as the Navigator L.
Take a moment to go over these SUVs' interior dimensions below:
2025 Lincoln Aviator Interior Dimensions
- Seating Capacity: Up to 7 passengers
- Headroom with Vista Roof® (Front/Middle/Rear): 40.2 inches / 38.4 inches / 36.9 inches
- Shoulder Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 61.5 inches / 61.3 inches / 54 inches
- Hip Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 58.5 inches / 58.3 inches / 40.9 inches
- Legroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 43 inches / 39 inches / 29.2 inches
- Cargo Volume (Behind Rear/Middle/Front): 18.3 cubic feet / 41.8 cubic feet / 77.7 cubic feet
2025 Lincoln Navigator Interior Dimensions
- Seating Capacity: Up to 8 passengers
- Headroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 38.3 inches / 37.9 inches / 37.4 inches
- Shoulder Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 65.3 inches / 65.1 inches / 64.2 inches
- Hip Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 61.9 inches / 61.7 inches / 51.4 inches
- Legroom (Front/Middle/Rear): Up to 43.5 inches / 42.0 inches / 43.5 inches
- Standard Navigator Cargo Volume (Behind Rear/Middle/Front): Up to 22.9 cubic feet / 69.9 cubic feet / 107 cubic feet
- Standard Navigator L Cargo Volume (Behind Rear/Middle/Front): Up to 37.4 cubic feet / 84.5 cubic feet / 121.6 cubic feet
Explore These 3-Row Lincoln SUVs at Gene Messer Lincoln
Whether you're leaning toward the Navigator or the Aviator, make your way over to our Lubbock showroom and tour these models in person. We are excited to see you soon and help you get into a family vehicle you'll cherish for many miles down the road.
2023 Lincoln Aviator vs. Navigator: Interior Space
Both the Aviator and Navigator are designed to take large families around Clovis, NM from school pickups to shopping time in the mall. But while they both have three rows of seatings, the Aviator seats from 6 to 7 passengers while the Navigator can seat one more person by having a capacity range of 7 to 8 passengers. Along with its higher seating capacity, the 2023 Lincoln Navigator also has overall more room in the cabin.
2023 Lincoln Aviator
- Seating Capacity: 6 to 7 passengers
- Headroom (Behind 1st/2nd/3rd Row): 41.5 / 39.7 / 36.9 inches
- Legroom (Behind 1st/2nd/3rd Row): 43.0 / 39.0 / 29.2 inches
- Shoulder Room(Behind 1st/2nd/3rd Row): 61.5 / 61.3 / 54.0 inches
- Cargo Volume Behind 1st Row: 77.7 cubic feet
- Cargo Volume Behind 2nd Row: 41.8 cubic feet
- Cargo Volume Behind 3rd Row: 18.3 cubic feet
2023 Lincoln Navigator
- Seating Capacity: 7 to 8 passengers
- Headroom (Behind 1st/2nd/3rd Row): 41.8 / 40.0 / 37.3 inches
- Legroom (Behind 1st/2nd/3rd Row): 43.9 / 41.1 / 36.1 inches
- Shoulder Room(Behind 1st/2nd/3rd Row): 65.2 / 65.1 / 64.2 inches
- Cargo Volume Behind 1st Row: 103.3 cubic feet
- Cargo Volume Behind 2nd Row: 57.5 cubic feet
- Cargo Volume Behind 3rd Row: 63.6 cubic feet
Lincoln Aviator vs. Navigator: Performance Specs
While these are family Lincoln SUVs, they don't neglect the performance. In fact, they deliver impressive performance of at least 400 hp, so you can count on either model for commuting around the La Mesa area. Still, the Navigator offers stronger specs that justify its higher pricetag. If you don't see the need for more power, then the Aviator has plenty to power your Midland drives! See the Lincoln Navigator vs. Aviator specs for the standard engine here:
2023 Lincoln Aviator:
- Twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 engine
- 400 hp
- 415 lb-ft of torque
- 10-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission
2023 Lincoln Navigator:
- Twin-Turbocharged 3.5L V6 engine
- 440 hp
- 510 lb-ft of torque
- 10-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission