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2018 Lexus LS and 2016 Lincoln MKC Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | |
| Model | Lexus LS | Lincoln MKC | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6000 442 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5500 305 lb-ft@2750 |
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| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 123.0 in | 105.9 in | 17.1 in |
| Length | 206.1 in | 179.2 in | 26.9 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 73.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 65.2 in | -7.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4905 lb. | 3989 lb. | 916 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 15.5 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.3 in | 39.6 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.8 in | 56.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.7 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 25.2 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 53.1 ft3 | -36.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Lexus LS
| 2018 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2019 | The original Lexus LS showed the world how quiet and smooth-riding a luxury sedan could be. As long as you avoid the F Sport variant, the fifth-generation LS remains among the quietest, smoothest-riding cars you can buy. But the far less expensive ES is nearly as smooth and as quiet; as are many other current sedans, including some from Hyundai and Kia. So what sets the latest Lexus LS apart and justifies its lofty price? Perhaps most of all, its seats. I imagine even the 16-way adjustable heated-and-ventilated front seats in an unoptioned $76,475 LS (add $3,220 for AWD and/or $4,510 for the hybrid) are quite comfortable on long drives and properly supportive if the road gets twisty. But it's hard to imagine anyone getting this car and not opting for at least the Interior Upgrade Package, which with additional options it requires bumps the bottom line to $82,615. This package upgrades the upholstery to quilted, soft semi-aniline leather, upgrades the headliner to synthetic suede, adds heat to the rear seat, and increases the number of driver-seat adjustments to 28. Perhaps most importantly, this package adds a highly customizable shiatsu-like massage feature to the driver seat that's capable of providing the most vigorous rubdown I've ever experienced at 70 mph. My sister judged it "better than the chairs at the salon." But supreme comfort on long drives need not be restricted to the driver. Opt for the Luxury Package, which bumps the price of a rear-drive LS 500 (no h) to $93,475, and the front passenger gets the same 28-way massage seat as the driver, while the rear passengers get heated-and-ventilated 18-way adjustable seats and their own climate controls. Desire massage for the rear seat passengers? Then add another $8,000 for the Executive Package, which also includes a recliner with legrest for the right rear spot and "butterfly" headrests for all four outboard seats. As much as the LS isn't personally my sort of car, there's something to be said for cruising mile after mile while the driver and three passengers receive thorough massages from exceptionally comfortable climate-controlled seats. My elderly parents, with many aches and pains between them, loved these seats. Weaknesses? Even though the new LS is offered in only one length, and is longer than the extended wheelbase version of the previous LS, it does not offer as much rear legroom as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or BMW 7 Series. The fancy executive recliner can only be used if no one is in the front passenger seat, as the latter must be compacted against the instrument panel. Blame the new car's racier "coupe-like" styling and proportions. (The new LS shares its underpinnings with the LC coupe.) see full Lexus LS review | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Lincoln MKC
| 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 | ||
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