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Lincoln Aviator Specs

The Lincoln Aviator measures 200″ long and weighs 5,271 lb in its latest generation. Across 2 generations since 2003 it grew 7.1″ and gained 269 lb — the same nameplate, a different size of car.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 2003–2026 · Updated Sep 19, 2026
Quick answer

The current Lincoln Aviator is 200″ long, 78.7″ wide, on a 119.3″ wheelbase, weighing 5,271 lb. Since 2003 it has grown 4% in length and gained 5% in weight. At 16.7 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every Lincoln Aviator generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Lincoln Aviator, 269 lb of it since 2003, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Lincoln Aviator dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2003–2005192.9″76″71.3″113.8″5,002 lb
2020–2026200″78.7″67.7″119.3″5,271 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 2003 to today the Aviator gained 7.1″ of length (4%) and 269 lb of weight (5%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

Aviator year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 10 years on record for the Lincoln Aviator. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.

FIG.02·Lincoln Aviator dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026199.6″79.5″118.9″4,912 lb2
2025199.6″79.5″118.9″4,912 lb2
2024200″78.7″119.3″5,271 lb2
2023200″78.7″119.3″5,271 lb2
2022200″78.7″119.3″5,271 lb2
2021200″78.7″119.3″5,271 lb2
2020200″78.7″119.3″5,271 lb2
2005192.9″76″113.8″5,002 lb1
2004192.9″76″113.8″5,002 lb1
2003192.9″76″113.8″5,002 lb1
ROWS 10·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Aviator fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 16.7-foot Lincoln Aviator it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the Aviator clears the garage by 2.3 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Lincoln Aviator — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.7 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.7 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 715 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Lincoln Aviator against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical car of this lengthDifference
Width78.7″74.4″+4.3″
Wheelbase119.3″115.4″+3.9″
Curb weight5,271 lb4,187 lb1,084 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 5,271 lb the Lincoln Aviator is 1,085 lb heavier than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display, 10 measured model years for the Lincoln Aviator between 2003 and 2026.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Lincoln Aviator fits into 2 rows instead of 10. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Lincoln Aviator.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Lincoln Aviator?

200″ (16′ 8″) in its current generation, 78.7″ wide and 67.7″ tall.

How much does a Lincoln Aviator weigh?

5,271 lb at the kerb, which is 5% more than the first generation we hold from 2003.

Will a Aviator fit in a garage?

At 16.7 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Aviator got bigger over the years?

Yes — 7.1″ longer and 269 lb heavier since 2003, across 2 generations. Weight grew 5%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared — 2 generations of the Lincoln Aviator. Metric values converted to inches and pounds, latest generation 200″ and 5,271 lb; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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