Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Lincoln Zephyr | Dodge Nitro | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 260 hp@5200 265 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 108.8 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 190.5 in | 178.9 in | 11.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 73.1 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 69.9 in | -14 in |
Curb Weight | 3406 lb. | 3971 lb. | -565 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 57.2 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 56.8 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.8 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.8 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.4 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 47.4 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.7 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 65.2 ft3 | -49.4 ft3 |
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Firm, comfortable, 8 way power adjust including lumbar. see full Lincoln Zephyr review |
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat cushions seem too short. see full Lincoln Zephyr review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Dodge Nitro.