Lincoln Aviator vs Volkswagen Touareg
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2017 Volkswagen Touareg
Overview
| Spec | Lincoln AviatorPremiere RWD | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premiere RWD | V6 Sport w/Technology |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2017 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Lincoln AviatorPremiere RWD | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $57,495 | $49,495 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Lincoln AviatorPremiere RWD | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal | 26.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Lincoln AviatorPremiere RWD | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 400 hp (best) | 280 hp |
| Torque | 415 lb-ft (best) | 266 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Lincoln AviatorPremiere RWD | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | — | 64 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lbs | 7,716 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,239 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,745 lbs | 4,696 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 119 in (best) | 113.9 in |
| Length | 200 in (best) | 188.8 in |
| Width | 80 in (best) | 76.4 in |
| Height | 70 in (best) | 68.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Lincoln AviatorPremiere RWD | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Lincoln Aviator | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premiere RWD $57,495 MSRP(Currently comparing) | V6 Sport w/Technology $49,495 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Livery RWD $58,095 MSRP | V6 Wolfsburg Edition $52,795 MSRP |
| 3 | Premiere AWD $59,495 MSRP | V6 Executive $60,195 MSRP |
| 4 | Livery AWD $60,095 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Reserve RWD $67,295 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Reserve AWD $69,295 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Black Label AWD $85,910 MSRP | — |