Page 61 - Motor Trend (February 2020)

2020 Cadillac XT6 2020 Lincoln Aviator
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS Sport AWD 400 AWD (Reserve)
DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT Front-engine, AWD Front-engine, AWD
other in length), but the XT6 drives ENGINE TYPE 60-deg V-6 alum block/heads Twin-turbo 60-deg V-6,
significantly smaller than its compet- alum block/heads
itor. One reason is its wheelbase. VALVETRAIN DOHC, 4 valves/cyl DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
The XT6’s axles are 6.4 inches closer DISPLACEMENT 222.7 cu in/3,649cc 180.4 cu in/2,956cc
together than those of the Aviator—the COMPRESSION RATIO 11.5:1 9.5:1
Lincoln’s wheels are pushed out to the POWER (SAE NET) 310 hp @ 6,600 rpm 400 hp @ 5,500 rpm
corners, whereas the XT6 has longer TORQUE (SAE NET) 271 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm 415 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
front and rear overhangs. Combined REDLINE 7,100 rpm Not indicated
with the Cadillac’s 400-pound weight WEIGHT TO POWER 15.2 lb/hp 12.9 lb/hp
advantage, it feels more eager to TRANSMISSION 9-speed automatic 10-speed automatic
change direction but not as stable at AXLE/FINAL DRIVE RATIO 3.49/2.16:1 3.31/2.11:1
high speeds as the big Lincoln.
SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR Struts, coil springs, adj shocks, Control arms, air springs, adj
In the Aviator, we noticed pitch anti-roll bar; multilink, coil shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink,
during acceleration and dive under springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar
braking that weren’t as apparent in the STEERING RATIO 15.0:1 13.1:1-20.1:1
XT6. Body roll and vertical motions are TURNS LOCK TO LOCK 2.7 2.8
a bit more pronounced in the Lincoln, BRAKES, F; R 12.6-in vented disc; 12.4-in 13.6-in vented disc; 13.8-in
too, but the suspension is better at vented disc, ABS vented disc, ABS
absorbing small bumps or rough WHEELS 8.5 x 21-in cast aluminum 9.5 x 22-in cast aluminum
pavement, and it’s considerably more TIRES 265/45R21 104V M+S Continental 275/40R22 107W M+S
comfortable than the Cadillac’s. The CrossContact LX Sport Goodyear Eagle Touring
Aviator is also much quieter inside, DIMENSIONS
with less tire and wind noise infil- WHEELBASE 112.7 in 119.1 in
trating the cabin. TRACK, F/R 66.4/66.2 in 66.9/66.9 in
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT 198.8 x 77.3 x 68.9 in 199.3 x 79.6 x 69.6 in
GROUND CLEARANCE 6.7 in 8.7 in
It should be obvious by now why the APPRCH/DEPART ANGLE 14.6/21.5 deg 21.2/22.3 deg
Lincoln Aviator is a stronger three-row TURNING CIRCLE 38.7 ft 39.0 ft
luxury SUV than the Cadillac XT6. CURB WEIGHT 4,725 lb 5,167 lb
WEIGHT DIST, F/R 56/44% 51/49%
Its powertrain is more capable, more
TOWING CAPACITY 4,000 lb 6,700 lb
refined, and just as efficient. Its
SEATING CAPACITY 6 6
interior is better designed and better
HEADROOM, F/M/R 39.8/39.1/37.2 in 40.2/38.4/36.9 in
executed, with materials of a higher
LEGROOM, F/M/R 41.2/39.1/29.5 in 43.0/40.1/29.2 in
standard of quality. The Aviator may
SHOULDER ROOM, F/M/R 58.3/57.4/53.5 in 61.5/61.3/54.0 in
not be as nimble, but it’s remarkably
CARGO VOLUME, BEH F/M/R 78.7/43.1/12.6 cu ft 77.7/41.8/18.3 cu ft
more comfortable and can tow with
TEST DATA
the big boys.
ACCELERATION TO MPH
But most important for a luxury 0-30 2.6 sec 1.8 sec
car, the Aviator succeeds in elevating 0-40 3.8 2.8
beyond its source material. The XT6 0-50 5.1 4.0
leaves the impression of a well- 0-60 6.8 5.4
equipped Chevy in a new suit—the 0-70 8.7 7.2
Aviator is a refined luxury machine 0-80 11.1 9.4
that won’t be mistaken for an Explorer. 0-90 14.1 11.9
Cadillac, you have work to do. Q PASSING, 45-65 MPH 3.3 2.9

QUARTER MILE 15.2 sec @ 93.1 mph 14.1 sec @ 97.7 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 131 ft 124 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.82 g (avg) 0.80 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT 27.2 sec @ 0.67 g (avg) 27.1 sec @ 0.69 g (avg)
TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH 1,500 rpm 1,750 rpm (in 9th gear)
CONSUMER INFO
BASE PRICE $58,090 $59,795
PRICE AS TESTED $73,040 $75,120
STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL Yes/Yes Yes/Yes
AIRBAGS 9: Dual front, f/r side, 8: Dual front, front side,
f/r curtain, driver knee f/r curtain, front knee
BASIC WARRANTY 4 years/50,000 miles 4 years/50,000 miles
POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 6 years/70,000 miles 6 years/70,000 miles
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 6 years/70,000 miles Unlimited
FUEL CAPACITY 22.0 gal 18.0 gal
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB ECON 17/24/20 mpg 17/24/20 mpg
ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY 198/140 kW-hr/100 miles 198/140 kW-hr/100 miles
Design, performance, comfort, luxury:
No matter how you compare these two, CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB 0.99 lb/mile 0.99 lb/mile
the Lincoln comes out ahead—and by RECOMMENDED FUEL Unleaded regular Unleaded regular
more than just a car length.