2025 Kia Seltos vs. 2025 Lincoln Aviator Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Seltos

2025 Kia
Seltos

MSRP*: $24,690 to $31,190
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Picture of the 2025 Lincoln Aviator

2025 Lincoln
Aviator

MSRP*: $57,530 to $87,245
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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
  • 146-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 195-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 146 - 195 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 172.6 in 199.7 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 82.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 43.0 in
Rear 40.2 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 backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lincoln Aviator than in the Kia Seltos, 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 Kia Seltos.

Convenience
With the Lincoln Aviator, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Seltos, 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). 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.