Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Lincoln MKZ | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 400 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 4,925 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 1,901 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 62 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 963 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 930 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 940 mm | -163 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 436 L | -68 L |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lincoln MKZ.