2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR VS CADILLAC XT6

 

Is your family outgrowing the current vehicle? If you're shopping for an upgrade that provides a truly memorable experience, you'll love luxury models, like the Lincoln Aviator and the Cadillac XT6. Both of these SUVs have 3 rows of spacious seating and a wealth of premium amenities to keep you and your family engaged and comfortable on the streets of Alexandria. Find out how these models compare below with Rountree Lincoln.

2025 Lincoln Aviator vs. 2025 Cadillac XT6: Performance

High-end performance is a given for luxury vehicles. 3-row luxury SUVs, like the Cadillac XT6 and the Audi Q7, deliver respectable power. However, they cannot match what the Lincoln Aviator has to offer. Regardless of the trim level you select, the 2025 Aviator provides up to 400 hp with its powerful V6 engine. What's more, this Lincoln SUV's performance remains the same compared to the previous model year while there's a slight decrease in engine specs for the XT6.

View the specs for these models here:

Lincoln Aviator Performance

Standard Twin-Turbocharged 3.0L V6 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology

• 400 hp
• 415 lb-ft of torque

Cadillac XT6 Performance

Standard 2.0L Turbo Four-Cylinder Engine

• 235 hp
• 258 lb-ft of torque

Available 3.6L V6 Engine

• 310 hp
• 271 lb-ft of torque

2025 Lincoln Aviator vs. 2025 Cadillac XT6: Cargo Space

While performance is a factor to consider when shopping for your next vehicle, cabin comfort is another factor that is essential to your family's commuting experience. Both the Aviator and the XT6 can accommodate up to 7 passengers, and there is plenty of cargo room for belongings. 

Whether you're driving home after a shopping trip or heading out on a weekend getaway near Longview, you will put these SUVs' cargo area to good use. 

While the cargo space behind the first and second rows of seating is similar between these models, that's not the case for the cargo space behind the third row. The 2025 Aviator has almost 6 cubic feet of cargo space more than the 2025 XT6. That said, you will appreciate the additional cargo room when you're driving around Texarkana with the whole family. Here is the breakdown of the cargo dimensions:

Cargo Space Behind First Row of Seating

• 2025 Lincoln Aviator: Up to 77.7 cubic feet
• 2025 Cadillac XT6: Up to 78.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space Behind Second Row of Seating

• 2025 Lincoln Aviator: Up to 41.8 cubic feet
• 2025 Cadillac XT6: Up to 43.1 cubic feet

Cargo Space Behind Third Row of Seating

• 2025 Lincoln Aviator: Up to 18.3 cubic feet
• 2025 Cadillac XT6: Up to 12.6 cubic feet

Tour the Lincoln Aviator in Shreveport 

When it comes to performance and cargo capacity, the Aviator is more enticing than the XT6. Explore this Lincoln SUV further when you visit Rountree Lincoln for a test drive. You can discover the color selection and cozy interior during your visit. 

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2024 Lincoln Aviator vs. Cadillac XT6 - Performance

When it comes to luxury models, high-end performance is expected. While both of these SUVs provide impressive performance specs, the Lincoln Aviator's specs are significantly better than those of the Cadillac XT6. Even when you upgrade to the XT6's most powerful available configuration near Longview, the Aviator's sole standard engine puts the XT6's performance to shame. Take a look at the Aviator vs. XT6 engine specs for yourself here:

Lincoln Aviator Performance

Standard Twin-Turbocharged 3.0L V6 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology

• 400 hp
• 415 lb-ft of torque
• Ten-speed SelectShift® Automatic transmission with paddle activation

Cadillac XT6 Performance

Standard 2.0L Turbo Four-Cylinder Engine

• 237 hp
• 258 lb-ft of torque
• Nine-speed automatic transmission

Available 3.6L V6 Engine

• 310 hp
• 271 lb-ft of torque
• Nine-speed automatic transmission

The 2024 Aviator isn't only more powerful than the XT6- it's also noticeably more powerful than another luxury SUV in its class, the new Audi Q7. If anything, the Cadillac and Audi SUVs are on the same par as each other in terms of performance, whereas the Lincoln SUV is on a whole new level! 

2024 Lincoln Aviator vs. Cadillac XT6 - Cargo Space

Besides performance, interior space is another key factor to consider when shopping for a family vehicle in Texarkana. Both models offer a spacious luxe interior, but when it comes to the Cadillac XT6 vs. Lincoln Aviator cargo space, the Aviator offers more practical cargo room for daily use. 

When the second and third rows of seats are up, the Lincoln SUV has more cargo space to offer than the Cadillac SUV. While you do have more cargo volume behind the first and second rows in the XT6, chances are those seats will be occupied by your family members daily and you will find the space behind the third row to be the most important. 

Compare the Cadillac XT6 vs. Lincoln Aviator cargo space breakdown below.

Aviator vs. XT6 Cargo Space Behind First Row

• 2024 Lincoln Aviator: Up to 77.7 cubic feet
• 2024 Cadillac XT6: Up to 78.7 cubic feet

Aviator vs. XT6 Cargo Space Behind Second Row

• 2024 Lincoln Aviator: Up to 41.8 cubic feet
• 2024 Cadillac XT6: Up to 43.1 cubic feet

Aviator vs. XT6 Cargo Space Behind Third Row

• 2024 Lincoln Aviator: Up to 18.3 cubic feet
• 2024 Cadillac XT6: Up to 12.6 cubic feet