Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Lincoln MKS | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 265 lb-ft@4250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.0 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 197.2 in | 6.9 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 72.8 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 58.5 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4127 lb. | 3495 lb. | 632 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 59.4 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.8 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 58.2 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 56.2 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.9 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 4 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 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |