Lincoln MKC (2016) vs. Mini Clubman (2018) Specs

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2016 Lincoln MKC and 2018 Mini Clubman Specifications

Model Year	2016	2018
Model	Lincoln MKC	Mini Clubman
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5500 305 lb-ft@2750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	105.1 in	0.8 in
Length	179.2 in	168.3 in	10.9 in
Width	73.4 in	70.9 in	2.5 in
Height	65.2 in	56.7 in	8.5 in
Curb Weight	3989 lb.	3486 lb.	503 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.2 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.0 in	54.7 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	0.0 in	54.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	41.4 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	38.0 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	52.8 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.8 in	0.0 in	52.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	34.3 in	2.5 in
Total Legroom	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	75.7 in (over 2 rows)	1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	25.2 ft³	17.5 ft³	7.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.1 ft³	47.9 ft³	5.2 ft³

2016 Lincoln MKC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	Seat comfort can be highly subjective, partly because human bodies come in many different shapes and sizes. This said, the MKC's driver seat fit me like a glove from the moment I first sat down. The seat bottom is cushier than most, including those in the Acura and Audi, while the seatback is very well contoured. You'll find more lateral support in the Acura, but the Lincoln's seats offer as much as owners are likely to need in a compact crossover. The view forward from this seat is better than in the Ford Escape, as the MKC's windshield doesn't seem as steeply raked and doesn't have oddly curved, fishbowl-effect lower corners. Also, the top of the Lincoln's instrument panel better disguises its considerable depth. The instrument panels in the Acura and in German competitors require no such artful disguising, as they aren't nearly as deep. To the rear, the MKC's windows are at least as small as the Escape's, and smaller than the Acura's and the Audi's. Luckily the side mirrors are large and blind spot warning is an option. see full Lincoln MKC review

2016 Lincoln MKC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Unfortunately, the Lincoln MKC's key weakness is at least as apparent as any of its strengths once one moves beyond the official specs--likely cheated, per Ford's recent practice--and actually sits in its rear seat. The Escape is tighter than most back there, and the MKC is tighter still. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees come within a couple inches of the front seatbacks. Put a tall driver up front, and I wouldn't fit in back. Nearly all competitors have roomier rear seats. You'll find far more shoulder room and rear knee room in the RDX. Perhaps Lincoln should have stretched the MKC's wheelbase a few inches to expand the rear seat. As is, it's about four inches shorter than the RDX, Q5, and Volvo XC60. A roofline an inch lower than the Escape's might improve the exterior's proportions, but it cuts into interior space. see full Lincoln MKC review

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2018 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr Wagon turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD	The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Mini Clubman review

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