Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Lincoln MKS | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 265 lb-ft@4250 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.9 in | 6 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 184.6 in | 19.5 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 71.9 in | 4 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 67.9 in | -6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4127 lb. | 3649 lb. | 478 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.1 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 57.9 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.1 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.7 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 57.0 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 54.9 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.4 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.3 in | -32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -26.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 39.7 ft3 | -21.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -62.2 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 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |