Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Lincoln MKZ | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4800 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 110.2 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 193.1 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 74.2 in | -2 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 66.5 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3804 lb. | 4098 lb. | -294 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 59.4 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 56.7 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.6 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 55.4 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 41.3 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.1 in | -44.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -34.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.5 | 40.9 ft3 | -24.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.5 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | -63.5 ft3 |
2012 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Seat evaluations are highly subjective. For me, the MKZ's standard front seats are very good, but short of outstanding. Compared to the seats in the Fusion, they're more firmly contoured but have smaller side bolsters. The optional multi-contour seats might address the bolster deficit. But few people are going to drive this car in a manner that requires much lateral support. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
2012 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat headroom and knee room are borderline tight in the Fusion. In the MKZ they're tighter still. Six-foot passengers might still fit, but not comfortably. Even without sufficient space for toes beneath its front seat, the Lexus ES's rear seat is far roomier. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
2012 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I love driving in luxury, and this car delivers much of it. From the cooled/heated seats to the delicious feel of the leather seating surfaces, this car offers more than adequate comfort...and it is a luxury automobile after all. I would expect no less from Lincoln. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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