Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Lincoln MKS | Lincoln Zephyr | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 265 lb-ft@4250 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 107.4 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 190.5 in | 13.6 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 72.2 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 55.9 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4127 lb. | 3406 lb. | 721 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 56.9 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.1 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 56.5 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.6 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.0 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Firm, comfortable, 8 way power adjust including lumbar. see full Lincoln Zephyr review |
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat cushions seem too short. see full Lincoln Zephyr review |