Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Lincoln MKZ | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 270 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 112.2 in | -2 in |
Length | 194.1 in | 194.1 in | 0 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 73.4 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 58.2 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3553 lb. | 3829 lb. | -276 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 37.9 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 57.7 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 55.1 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.6 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 53.8 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.0 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Compared to any midsize sedan, the Accord Coupe's rear seat is tight and difficult to get into and out of. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself, but with only an inch between my scalp and the rear window and about the same between my knees and the front seat back. The rear seat is only in the "whys" here because it's being compared to the rear seats in other coupes, including the Hyundai's, and these are even tighter. Same story with cargo capacity. The Accord Coupe's 13.7 cubic-foot trunk would be marginally competitive in a midsize sedan, but it compares very well to those in other coupes. The Genesis Coupe checks in at 10.0. see full Honda Accord review |
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review |
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Many reviews online state how comforable the seats are in the Accord, I cannot agree with them. I have owned a 2013 Altima as well and it is much more comfortable, but that car has a stability problem on the highway. see full Honda Accord review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD |
Front headrests are inclined too far forward, making the seats very uncomfortable for shorter drivers. Drivers taller than 6'3" won't have a problem. But as a shorter driver, the uncomfortable seats have caused extreme upper back pain. see full Honda Accord review |
2014 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 |
2014 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat headroom and knee room are borderline tight in the Ford Fusion. In the Lincoln 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 |
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