2025 Land Rover Discovery vs 2025 Lincoln Aviator

$60,200 · Crossover

$59,295 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The most significant numerical divergence between the 2025 Land Rover Discovery (car1) and the 2025 Lincoln Aviator (car2) is power output, with the Aviator producing an impressive 400 hp compared to the Discovery's 296 hp—a difference of 104 horsepower. This power disparity is mirrored in torque figures, where the Aviator delivers 415 lb-ft versus the Discovery's 295 lb-ft. Pricing remains close, with the Aviator starting at $59,295, slightly under the Discovery's $60,200 MSRP. Both vehicles achieve an identical 21 MPG combined, although the Discovery requires premium unleaded while the Aviator only recommends it. Dimensionally, the Lincoln Aviator is notably longer at 199.7 inches compared to the Discovery's 195.1 inches. Finally, the Aviator offers 19.2 cu ft of cargo space, a metric not provided for the Discovery, highlighting the Lincoln's edge in accessible utility.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery, despite less power, offers a superior 24 MPG highway rating compared to the Aviator's 25 MPG highway, balancing efficiency with a required AWD system.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Lincoln Aviator

The Lincoln Aviator's superior 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque make hauling passengers and gear easier, although its base cargo volume is listed at 19.2 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Lincoln Aviator

The Lincoln Aviator's 104-hp advantage and significantly higher 415 lb-ft of torque clearly favor driving dynamics and acceleration performance.

💰 Best Value

2025 Lincoln Aviator

The Lincoln Aviator delivers substantially more power (400 hp vs 296 hp) for a lower starting price of $59,295 versus $60,200.

Choose the Land Rover Discovery if...

You require a standard four-wheel-drive system directly from the base model specification.
You prioritize the Discovery's taller stance at 74.3 inches for potentially better ground clearance.
You are satisfied with 296 hp and wish to adhere to the slightly more favorable 24 MPG highway rating.

Choose the Lincoln Aviator if...

Maximizing powertrain output is key, as the 400 hp engine provides a substantial performance benefit.
You prefer to use regular fuel if the premium recommendation is ignored, offering potential fuel savings.
You need the noted cargo capacity figure of 19.2 cu ft paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Land Rover Discovery	Lincoln Aviator
Length	195.1"	199.7"
Width	-	79.6"
Height	74.3"	69.2"
Wheelbase	115.1"	119.1"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	—
Brake Preparation System	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Fog Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	2
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	—
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	—	✓
Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Rear Multi-Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	3.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	V6
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	296 hp @ 5500 rpm	400 hp
Torque	295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm	415 lb-ft
Number of Valves	16	24
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive
4WD System Type	Full Time	—
Transfer Case Gearing	Electronic Single-Speed	—
Locking Hubs	Automatic	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	—

Fuel

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	19/24 MPG	18/25 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	21 MPG	21 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	452.2/571.2 mi.	363.6/505.0 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	23.8 gal.	20.2 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	✓
Side View Camera	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	—
Driver Assisted Parking Assist	✓	—
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Steering Wheel Material	Simulated Alloy	—
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	—
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
Rear Parking Sensors with Side Sensing	—	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	—	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Meridian Speakers	✓	—
Stereo Power	400W	—
Speaker System	11	10
Subwoofer Count	1	1
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	✓	—
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	3 months
Infotainment Display	—	13.2 in
USB Port with External Media Control	—	✓
Rear Volume Controls	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	1st Row Power Glass Extended
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Front Head Room	40.0 in.	40.2 in.
Front Leg Room	39.1 in.	43.0 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	14-way	10-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	✓	—
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	14-way	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	✓	—
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	3	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Front Shoulder Room	—	61.5 in.
Front Hip Room	—	58.5 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Rear Head Room	39.0 in.	38.4 in.
Rear Leg Room	37.4 in.	40.2 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	—
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	—
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	✓	—
Rear Shoulder Room	—	61.3 in.
Rear Hip Room	—	58.3 in.
Power Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Wheel Material	Alloy	—
Wheel Diameter	20 in.	20 in.
Tire Size	N/A	255/55R20
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	Inside Mounted
Wheel Finish	—	Painted Alloy
Tire Type	—	All Season

Suspension

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	6 yr./ 70000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ unlimited mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	unlimited yr./ unlimited mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Land Rover Discovery and 2025 Lincoln Aviator.

Which vehicle is definitively faster based on these specifications?

The 2025 Lincoln Aviator (car2) is definitively faster, producing 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque. This vastly outperforms the Land Rover Discovery's (car1) output of 296 hp and 295 lb-ft.

What is the fuel requirement difference between the two crossovers?

The 2025 Land Rover Discovery requires premium unleaded fuel for its 296 hp engine. In contrast, the 2025 Lincoln Aviator only recommends premium, potentially allowing the use of lower octane fuel for its more powerful 400 hp engine.

How do the base MSRPs compare for these two models?

The Lincoln Aviator has a slight starting price advantage at $59,295, making it $905 cheaper than the Land Rover Discovery's MSRP of $60,200.

Does the difference in drive type matter for general commuting?

Yes, the Discovery comes standard with four-wheel drive, offering superior traction in adverse conditions, while the Aviator is rear-wheel drive in its base form.

How much longer is the Lincoln Aviator compared to the Land Rover Discovery?

The Lincoln Aviator measures 199.7 inches in length, making it 4.6 inches longer than the 195.1-inch Land Rover Discovery.

Is there a noticeable difference in height between the two vehicles?

The Discovery is significantly taller at 74.3 inches, whereas the Aviator sits lower to the ground at 69.2 inches, impacting their respective profiles and potential ingress/egress.