Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Lincoln MKS | Lincoln MKZ | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 265 lb-ft@4250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 107.4 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 190.6 in | 13.5 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 72.2 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 56.9 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4276 lb. | 3804 lb. | 472 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 57.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 56.5 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.1 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
2009 Lincoln MKS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seat comfort see full Lincoln MKS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This the best point of this car. The leather, from Scotland, is the best I have experienced in a car... And the room is such that my 6 foot son feels separate from me when along for the drive. see full Lincoln MKS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are the most comfortable ones I have sat in, the lumbar adjustment is great, not only goes in and out ( harder / softer ), it also has an adjustment for up aand down. see full Lincoln MKS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Honeslty hard to explain. My kids feel like they are on a couch. Heated. see full Lincoln MKS review |
2012 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Seat evaluations are highly subjective. For me, the MKZ's standard front seats are very good, but short of outstanding. Compared to the seats in the Fusion, they're more firmly contoured but have smaller side bolsters. The optional multi-contour seats might address the bolster deficit. But few people are going to drive this car in a manner that requires much lateral support. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
2012 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat headroom and knee room are borderline tight in the Fusion. In the MKZ they're tighter still. Six-foot passengers might still fit, but not comfortably. Even without sufficient space for toes beneath its front seat, the Lexus ES's rear seat is far roomier. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
2012 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I love driving in luxury, and this car delivers much of it. From the cooled/heated seats to the delicious feel of the leather seating surfaces, this car offers more than adequate comfort...and it is a luxury automobile after all. I would expect no less from Lincoln. see full Lincoln MKZ review |