Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Lincoln MKC | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 342 Nm@5200 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 213 kW@5500 414 Nm@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,552 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,689 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,859 kg | 1,809 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 59 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,049 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,120 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 800 mm | 0 mm | 800 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,898 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,971 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 382 L | 714 L | -332 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,158 L | 25.2 | -24.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,265 L | 1,504 L | 1 L |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lincoln MKC.