Lincoln MKC (2016) vs. Toyota Highlander (2013) Specs

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2016 Lincoln MKC and 2013 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2016	2013
Model	Lincoln MKC	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5500 305 lb-ft@2750	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	109.8 in	-3.9 in
Length	179.2 in	188.4 in	-9.2 in
Width	73.4 in	75.2 in	-1.8 in
Height	65.2 in	68.1 in	-2.9 in
Curb Weight	3989 lb.	4045 lb.	-56 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.5 gal.	19.2 gal.	-3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.6 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.0 in	59.7 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	56.7 in	-2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	43.2 in	-2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	40.1 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	59.5 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.8 in	56.5 in	-3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.3 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.3 in	-36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.3 in	-42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.2 in	-29.2 in
Total Legroom	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	-33.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	25.2 ft³	10.3 ft³	14.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	25.2	42.3 ft³	-17.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.1 ft³	95.4 ft³	-42.3 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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2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review

2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review

2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review

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