Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Lincoln MKZ | Subaru BRZ | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4800 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@6400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 101.2 in | 6.2 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 166.7 in | 23.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.9 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 50.6 in | 6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3598 lb. | 2812 lb. | 786 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.1 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.5 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.1 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.0 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 51.7 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 45.3 in | 8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 29.9 in | 7.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 71.8 in (over 2 rows) | 7.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.5 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 9.6 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 |
2018 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review |