GMC Terrain (2016) vs. Lincoln MKC (2015) Specs

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2016 GMC Terrain and 2015 Lincoln MKC Specifications

Model Year	2016	2015
Model	GMC Terrain	Lincoln MKC
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5500 305 lb-ft@2750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.5 in	105.9 in	6.6 in
Length	185.5 in	179.2 in	6.3 in
Width	72.8 in	73.4 in	-0.6 in
Height	66.3 in	65.2 in	1.1 in
Curb Weight	4151 lb.	3989 lb.	162 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	15.5 gal.	3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	56.0 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	54.4 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.8 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	38.7 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	55.3 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.3 in	52.8 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.9 in	36.8 in	3.1 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	3.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.6 ft³	25.2 ft³	6.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.9 ft³	53.1 ft³	10.8 ft³

2016 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is plentiful, and because rear seat can be slid forward and back, you can shift between needing more leg room and using more of the cargo area. We had traded in a 2015 Dodge Journey for the Terrain, because of safety concerns, but realized after we had it for awhile, the rear seat of the Journey was not able to go back far enough into the cargo area, and because of the bulky and high mounted head rests, you felt trapped. The Terrain does not have these issues and feels much more roomy and comfortable. The rear seats are supportive and not at all like some back seats that feel like they were an afterthought. see full GMC Terrain review

2015 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

2015 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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