2026 Kia Seltos vs. 2025 Lincoln Aviator Review

Picture of the 2026 Kia Seltos

2026 Kia
Seltos

MSRP*: $23,690 to $31,390
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Picture of the 2025 Lincoln Aviator

2025 Lincoln
Aviator

MSRP*: $57,830 to $87,395
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MPG - City 24 - 28 MPG 17 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 - 34 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 62.8 ft3 78.6 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 172.6 in 199.7 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 79.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 43.0 in
Rear 39.0 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Kia Seltos than the Lincoln Aviator. 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 Kia Seltos.

Convenience
The Lincoln Aviator requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Kia Seltos, making it more convenient to drive.

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). Clearly, the Kia Seltos is a better financial choice over the Lincoln Aviator, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Seltos 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 Kia Seltos, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Lincoln Aviator.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Seltos has a lot less horsepower than the Lincoln Aviator.

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

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