Lincoln MKC (2016) vs. Lexus ES (2018) Specs

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2016 Lincoln MKC and 2018 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year	2016	2018
Model	Lincoln MKC	Lexus ES
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5500 305 lb-ft@2750	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	111.0 in	-5.1 in
Length	179.2 in	192.7 in	-13.5 in
Width	73.4 in	71.7 in	1.7 in
Height	65.2 in	57.1 in	8.1 in
Curb Weight	3989 lb.	3549 lb.	440 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.5 gal.	17.2 gal.	-1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	37.5 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.0 in	57.6 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	54.8 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	41.9 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	37.5 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	55.0 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.8 in	53.8 in	-1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	40.0 in	-3.2 in
Total Legroom	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	81.9 in (over 2 rows)	-4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	25.2 ft³	15.2 ft³	10 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.1 ft³	15.2 ft³	37.9 ft³

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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2018 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review

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