2025 Lincoln Aviator vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 Review

Picture of the 2025 Lincoln Aviator

2025 Lincoln
Aviator

MSRP*: $57,530 to $87,245
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-90

2025 Mazda
CX-90

MSRP*: $37,845 to $56,450
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MPG - City 17 - 18 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 6 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 78.6 ft3 74.2 - 75.2 ft3
Engine
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 280-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 340-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 400 hp 280 - 340 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 199.7 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 82.3 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 43.0 in
Rear 40.2 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.4 in
Front 39.2 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 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
The Lincoln Aviator offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Mazda CX-90. The Lincoln Aviator will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-90.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lincoln Aviator as you will with the Mazda CX-90, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). The Lincoln Aviator will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mazda CX-90, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Lincoln Aviator is much wider than the Mazda CX-90, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Lincoln Aviator takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-90.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Lincoln Aviator will do just as well as the Mazda CX-90, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Lincoln Aviator greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-90.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Lincoln Aviator transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mazda CX-90.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Lincoln Aviator and the Mazda CX-90. The Lincoln Aviator has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mazda CX-90.