Model Year | 2013 | 2016 | |
Model | Lincoln MKZ | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 270 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 109.3 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 194.1 in | 192.8 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 73.2 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 58.2 in | 56.5 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3829 lb. | 3471 lb. | 358 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.4 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 56.7 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.2 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 45.0 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 36.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 53.5 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 34.2 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat headroom and knee room are borderline tight in the Ford Fusion. In the Lincoln 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 |
2013 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 |
2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review |
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