Lincoln MKS (2011) vs. Volkswagen Arteon (2023) Specs

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2011 Lincoln MKS and 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Specifications

Model Year	2011	2023
Model	Lincoln MKS	Volkswagen Arteon
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5350 295 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	111.9 in	1 in
Length	204.1 in	191.5 in	12.6 in
Width	75.9 in	73.7 in	2.2 in
Height	61.6 in	56.8 in	4.8 in
Curb Weight	4438 lb.	3929 lb.	509 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	17.4 gal.	1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	37.7 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.6 in	56.5 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	54.3 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.2 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	37.0 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.4 in	54.7 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.3 in	46.5 in	8.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.6 in	40.2 in	-1.6 in
Total Legroom	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	-0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.4 ft³	27.2 ft³	-8.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	18.4 ft³	56.2 ft³	-37.8 ft³

2011 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