Mazda Mazda6 (2009) vs. Lincoln MKS (2010) Specs

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 and 2010 Lincoln MKS Specifications

Model Year	2009	2010
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Lincoln MKS
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5700 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	112.9 in	-3.1 in
Length	193.7 in	204.1 in	-10.4 in
Width	72.4 in	75.9 in	-3.5 in
Height	57.9 in	61.6 in	-3.7 in
Curb Weight	3547 lb.	4438 lb.	-891 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	19.0 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.7 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	58.6 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	55.3 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	41.9 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	38.6 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	57.4 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	55.3 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.6 in	-0.6 in
Total Legroom	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	0 in
Cargo Volume	16.6 ft³	18.4 ft³	-1.8 ft³

2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2010 Lincoln MKS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	seat comfort see full Lincoln MKS review
2009	4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	This the best point of this car. The leather, from Scotland, is the best I have experienced in a car... And the room is such that my 6 foot son feels separate from me when along for the drive. see full Lincoln MKS review
2009	4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seats are the most comfortable ones I have sat in, the lumbar adjustment is great, not only goes in and out ( harder / softer ), it also has an adjustment for up aand down. see full Lincoln MKS review
2009	4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Honeslty hard to explain. My kids feel like they are on a couch. Heated. see full Lincoln MKS review

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