Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Lincoln MKZ | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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 SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 107.4 in | 11.5 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 190.6 in | 14.4 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 72.2 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 56.9 in | 13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5066 lb. | 3804 lb. | 1262 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 57.4 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 54.0 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 56.5 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 53.3 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 16.5 | 52.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 99.9 ft3 |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse 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 |