2020 Volvo XC90 vs. 2020 Lincoln Aviator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Volvo XC90 and 2020 Lincoln Aviator contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Volvo XC90 and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator.
When we compare the 2020 Volvo XC90's and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The 2020 Lincoln Aviator has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Volvo XC90's and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Volvo XC90 is a better car than the 2020 Lincoln Aviator.
Pricing: A used 2020 Volvo XC90 ranges from $35,140 to $50,653 while a used 2020 Lincoln Aviator is priced between $37,000 to $57,530.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Volvo XC90 loses 58.5 percent of its value and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator loses 60.6 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Volvo XC90 retains 2.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Lincoln Aviator.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volvo XC90 is 8.2 out of 10 while the Lincoln Aviator's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Volvo XC90 being ranked 1 out of 5 Best Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs and the Lincoln Aviator being ranked 2 out of 5. Out of 18 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), the Volvo XC90 is ranked 2 and the Lincoln Aviator is ranked 5. The Volvo XC90 is also ranked 2 out of 7 Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows while the Lincoln Aviator is ranked 4 out of 7. The Volvo XC90 is also ranked 6 out of 29 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs while the Lincoln Aviator is ranked 11 out of 29. The Volvo XC90 is also ranked 6 out of 27 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Lincoln Aviator is ranked 11 out of 27.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volvo XC90 is 7.7 out of 10. For the Lincoln Aviator the reliability rating is 8.7 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln Aviator a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volvo XC90.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Volvo XC90’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator base engine makes 494 horsepower. The XC90 uses electricity, premium unleaded, and the Aviator uses electricity, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the 2020 Lincoln Aviator has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The 2020 Volvo XC90 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$67,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
$77,250
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
$67,000 - $95,950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$68,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
$77,250
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
$67,000 - $95,950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$43,572
Price Range:
$35,140 - $50,653
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
$50,346
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
$43,572 - $60,781
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
212
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62,372
# Good or Great Deals:
87
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$46,684
Price Range:
$37,000 - $57,530
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
$50,346
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
$43,572 - $60,781
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
517
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
59,484
# Good or Great Deals:
222
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lincoln Aviator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Volvo XC90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Lincoln Aviator
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
7.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
4.5 - 19.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
19.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
7.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
4.5 - 19.9
Volvo XC90 Rankings
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28 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2020 Volvo XC90 Trim Levels
T8 eAWD Inscription 6-Passenger, T8 eAWD Inscription 7-Passenger, T8 eAWD Momentum 6-Passenger, T8 eAWD Momentum 7-Passenger, T8 eAWD R-Design
2020 Lincoln Aviator Trim Levels
Black Label Grand Touring, Grand Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
472 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
494 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
630 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.101 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 28 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
499 / 536 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 25 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
15.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
85.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.3 inches
Cargo Space:
18.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
163.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4993 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4897 lbs
Width:
89.9 inches
Height:
70 inches
Length:
199.3 inches
Wheelbase:
119.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
255/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Osmium Grey Metallic / Thunder Grey Metallic
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic / Ice White
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Blue Diamond
Gray
Magnetic Gray
Silver
Silver Radiance Clearcoat
White
Ceramic Pearl Tri-Coat / Pristine White Tri-Coat
Brown
Crystal Copper Tinted Clearcoat / Iced Mocha Premium Colorant
Red
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat / Red Carpet Tinted Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Maroon Brown
Gray
Slate
White
Blond
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony / Ebony Roast
Brown
Not available
Gray
Slate Gray
White
Not available
Beige
Sandstone