Compare the2026 Land Rover Range RoverVS 2026 Lincoln Aviator

The Range Rover’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Aviator doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Range Rover. But it costs extra on the Aviator.

The Land Rover Range Rover’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Lincoln Aviator does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

Both the Range Rover and the Aviator have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Range Rover’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Aviator’s (6 vs. 5 years).

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Range Rover second among large premium suvs in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The Aviator isn’t in the top three in its category.

The Range Rover P530’s standard 4.4 turbo V8 produces 123 more horsepower (523 vs. 400) and 138 lbs.-ft. more torque (553 vs. 415) than the Aviator’s 3.0 turbo V6. The Range Rover P550e’s standard 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid produces 143 more horsepower (543 vs. 400) and 175 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 415) than the Aviator’s 3.0 turbo V6. The Range Rover SV’s standard 4.4 turbo V8 produces 207 more horsepower (607 vs. 400) and 138 lbs.-ft. more torque (553 vs. 415) than the Aviator’s 3.0 turbo V6.

On the EPA test cycle the Range Rover running on electricity gets better mileage than the Aviator:

On the EPA test cycle the Range Rover running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Aviator:

The Range Rover P550e can travel with zero emissions for 53 miles. The Aviator can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the Range Rover’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Aviator doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The Range Rover’s standard fuel tank has 3.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the Aviator (23.8 vs. 20.2 gallons).

The Range Rover P440e has a standard locking fuel door with a power remote release convenient to the driver. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the Aviator. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

The Range Rover’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Aviator doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Range Rover’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Aviator:

For better traction, the Range Rover has larger standard tires than the Aviator (275/50R21 vs. 255/55R20). The Range Rover’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Aviator (285/40R23 vs. 275/40R22).

The Range Rover’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Aviator’s standard 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Range Rover has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 20-inch wheels are standard on the Aviator. The Range Rover’s optional 23-inch wheels are larger than the 22-inch wheels optional on the Aviator.

The Range Rover has a standard full size spare (not available on 7-Passenger) so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the Aviator; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which has mileage and speed limitations, or roadside assistance and a tow-truck.

The Range Rover offers active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The Aviator doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The front and rear suspension of the Range Rover uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Aviator, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Range Rover offers an available active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Lincoln doesn’t offer an active suspension on the Aviator.

For better maneuverability, the Range Rover SWB’s turning circle is 3.3 feet tighter than the Aviator’s (35.9 feet vs. 39.2 feet). The Range Rover LWB’s turning circle is 1.3 feet tighter than the Aviator’s (37.9 feet vs. 39.2 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Range Rover SWB has a 2.8 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Aviator (11.5 vs. 8.7 inches), allowing the Range Rover to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Range Rover LWB’s minimum ground clearance is 2.9 inches higher than on the Aviator (11.6 vs. 8.7 inches).

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Range Rover’s middle and third row seats recline. The Aviator’s third row seats don’t recline.

Flexibility is maximized at the game, campground or a drive-in theatre in the Range Rover when its optional tailgating rear seats are deployed, allowing people to sit facing out of the tailgate. (Do not use while vehicle is in motion.) The Aviator doesn’t offer tailgating seats.

The Range Rover LWB SE’s cargo area provides more volume than the Aviator.

The Range Rover LWB SV’s cargo area provides more volume than the Aviator.

The Range Rover’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the tailgate door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Aviator’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Range Rover’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Aviator’s (7716 vs. 5000 pounds).

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the Aviator, the Range Rover has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Range Rover’s standard Passive Keyless Entry allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Intelligent Access standard on the Aviator doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the Range Rover to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Aviator doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Range Rover has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Aviator doesn’t offer headlight washers.

To better shield the driver and front passenger’s vision, the Range Rover offers optional dual-element sun visors that can block glare from two directions simultaneously. The Aviator doesn’t offer secondary sun visors.

When the Range Rover is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Aviator’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

Both the Range Rover and the Aviator offer available massaging front seats. The Range Rover also offers optional massaging second row seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging second row seats aren’t available in the Aviator.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Land Rover Range Rover has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Aviator.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Range Rover first among large premium suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Aviator isn’t in the top three.