| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Model | Lincoln MKX | Ford Focus | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6500 280 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 104.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Length | 186.7 in | 171.6 in | 15.1 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 71.8 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 57.7 in | 9.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4361 lb. | 3223 lb. | 1138 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 55.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 53.7 in | 5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 52.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 33.2 in | 6.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.6 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 |
| 2011 Lincoln MKX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
heated AND cooled front seats see full Lincoln MKX review |
| 2015 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |