Lincoln MKC (2015) vs. Lincoln MKS (2009) Specs

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2015 Lincoln MKC and 2009 Lincoln MKS Specifications

Model Year	2015	2009
Model	Lincoln MKC	Lincoln MKS
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5500 305 lb-ft@2750	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 265 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	112.9 in	-7 in
Length	179.2 in	204.1 in	-24.9 in
Width	73.4 in	75.9 in	-2.5 in
Height	65.2 in	61.6 in	3.6 in
Curb Weight	3989 lb.	4276 lb.	-287 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.5 gal.	19.0 gal.	-3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.7 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.0 in	58.6 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	55.3 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	41.9 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	38.6 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	57.4 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.8 in	55.3 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.6 in	-1.8 in
Total Legroom	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	-2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	25.2 ft³	18.4 ft³	6.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.1 ft³	18.4 ft³	34.7 ft³

2015 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

2015 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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2009 Lincoln MKS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	seat comfort see full Lincoln MKS review
2009	4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	This the best point of this car. The leather, from Scotland, is the best I have experienced in a car... And the room is such that my 6 foot son feels separate from me when along for the drive. see full Lincoln MKS review
2009	4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seats are the most comfortable ones I have sat in, the lumbar adjustment is great, not only goes in and out ( harder / softer ), it also has an adjustment for up aand down. see full Lincoln MKS review
2009	4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Honeslty hard to explain. My kids feel like they are on a couch. Heated. see full Lincoln MKS review

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