Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Lincoln MKZ | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 270 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-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 | 190.6 in | 3.5 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 73.2 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 58.2 in | 57.8 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3829 lb. | 3556 lb. | 273 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 56.3 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.4 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.8 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 36.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 53.9 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 34.6 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ.
2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review |