Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Lexus LS | Lincoln MKC | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 360 hp@6400 347 lb-ft@4100 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5500 305 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 105.9 in | 15.8 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 179.2 in | 25.8 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 73.4 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 65.2 in | -7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4695 lb. | 3989 lb. | 706 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 15.5 gal. | 6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 39.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.0 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.4 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.8 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.8 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.8 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 25.2 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 ft3 | 53.1 ft3 | -35.1 ft3 |
2015 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Lexus LS.
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.