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Lincoln Aviator vs Volkswagen Touareg

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2027 Lincoln Aviator

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2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Overview

SpecLincoln AviatorPremiereVolkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology
Selected trimPremiereV6 Sport w/Technology
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission10-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20272017

Pricing & market

SpecLincoln AviatorPremiereVolkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology
MSRP$57,495$49,495 (best)
Lowest listing price$23,750 (best)
Median listing price$57,904 (best)
Highest listing price$99,403 (best)
For sale now59 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecLincoln AviatorPremiereVolkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology
Combined MPG21 MPG (best)19 MPG
City MPG18 MPG (best)17 MPG
Highway MPG25 MPG (best)23 MPG
Fuel tank20.2 gal26.4 gal (best)

Performance

SpecLincoln AviatorPremiereVolkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology
Horsepower383 hp (best)280 hp
Torque415 lb-ft (best)266 lb-ft
Engine size3 L3.6 L (best)
CylindersV6V6

Size & capability

SpecLincoln AviatorPremiereVolkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology
Seating6 seats (best)5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume78.6 cu ft (best)64 cu ft
Towing capacity5,000 lbs7,716 lbs (best)
Payload1,239 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,696 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.9 in (best)
Wheelbase119.1 in (best)113.9 in
Length199.7 in (best)188.8 in
Width79.6 in (best)76.4 in
Height69.6 in (best)68.2 in

Safety & recalls

SpecLincoln AviatorPremiereVolkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology
Open recalls (YMM scope)21 (best)

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.

TrimLincoln AviatorVolkswagen Touareg
1

Premiere

$57,495 MSRP(Currently comparing)

V6 Sport w/Technology

$49,495 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Premiere

$59,495 MSRP

V6 Wolfsburg Edition

$52,795 MSRP

3

Livery RWD

$58,095 MSRP

V6 Executive

$60,195 MSRP

4

Livery AWD

$60,095 MSRP

5

Reserve

$67,295 MSRP

6

Reserve

$69,295 MSRP

7

Black Label

$85,910 MSRP

Live inventory

Lincoln Aviator vs Volkswagen Touareg FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Lincoln Aviator or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Lincoln Aviator vs 2017 Volkswagen Touareg on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Lincoln Aviator or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg starts lower at $49,495. Live Lincoln Aviator listings start at $23,750.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Lincoln Aviator or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (49,495).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Lincoln Aviator or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
The 2027 Lincoln Aviator leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Lincoln Aviator or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
The 2027 Lincoln Aviator leads on horsepower in this comparison (400).
Which has better seats: 2027 Lincoln Aviator or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
The 2027 Lincoln Aviator leads on seats in this comparison (7).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Lincoln Aviator or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,716).