2025 Audi SQ5 vs. 2025 Lincoln Aviator Review

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2025 Audi
SQ5

MSRP*: $58,400 to $64,800
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2025 Lincoln
Aviator

MSRP*: $57,830 to $87,395
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MPG - City 19 MPG 17 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 53.1 - 54.1 ft3 78.6 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 362-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 - 362 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 4,400 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 - 185.7 in 199.7 in
Exterior Width 74.5 - 74.8 in 82.3 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 43.0 in
Rear 40.2 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.4 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lincoln Aviator than in the Audi SQ5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Lincoln Aviator will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi SQ5.

Convenience
With the Lincoln Aviator, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Audi SQ5, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi SQ5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Lincoln Aviator.

Dimensions
Since the Audi SQ5 is much slimmer than the Lincoln Aviator, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi SQ5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Lincoln Aviator.

Performance
With the Lincoln Aviator, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Audi SQ5. The Audi SQ5 has a little less horsepower than the Lincoln Aviator.

Powertrain
The Audi SQ5 has much lower torque than the Lincoln Aviator, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Audi SQ5 has less seating than the Lincoln Aviator, making the Lincoln Aviator the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi SQ5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Lincoln Aviator.