Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Lincoln MKC | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5500 305 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 105.9 in | 7 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 179.2 in | 21.2 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 73.4 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 65.2 in | -3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 3989 lb. | -175 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.0 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.4 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 55.3 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 52.8 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 36.8 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 25.2 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 53.1 ft3 | -31.9 ft3 |
2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review |
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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