Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Lincoln MKT | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 107.4 in | 10.5 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 190.2 in | 17.4 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 72.2 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 57.2 in | 10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4924 lb. | 3430 lb. | 1494 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.7 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 57.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.0 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 56.5 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 53.6 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.8 in | 37.0 in | 4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 33.5 in | 0.0 in | 33.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.6 in | 0.0 in | 40.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.0 in | 0.0 in | 33 in |
Total Legroom | 116.1 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 36.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.9 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.6 ft3 | 15.8 | 23.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.9 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 60.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lincoln MKT.
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |