Nissan 350Z (2008) vs. Lincoln MKC (2016) Specs

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2008 Nissan 350Z and 2016 Lincoln MKC Specifications

Model Year	2008	2016
Model	Nissan 350Z	Lincoln MKC
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6800 268 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5500 305 lb-ft@2750
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	105.9 in	-1.6 in
Length	169.8 in	179.2 in	-9.4 in
Width	71.5 in	73.4 in	-1.9 in
Height	52.1 in	65.2 in	-13.1 in
Curb Weight	3344 lb.	3989 lb.	-645 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	15.5 gal.	4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.6 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	56.0 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	54.4 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	40.8 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.7 in	-38.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.3 in	-55.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.8 in	-52.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	36.8 in	-36.8 in
Total Legroom	42.6 in (over 1 rows)	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	-35 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.8 ft³	25.2 ft³	-18.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	6.8 ft³	53.1 ft³	-46.3 ft³

2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review

2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review
2008	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review

2016 Lincoln MKC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	Seat comfort can be highly subjective, partly because human bodies come in many different shapes and sizes. This said, the MKC's driver seat fit me like a glove from the moment I first sat down. The seat bottom is cushier than most, including those in the Acura and Audi, while the seatback is very well contoured. You'll find more lateral support in the Acura, but the Lincoln's seats offer as much as owners are likely to need in a compact crossover. The view forward from this seat is better than in the Ford Escape, as the MKC's windshield doesn't seem as steeply raked and doesn't have oddly curved, fishbowl-effect lower corners. Also, the top of the Lincoln's instrument panel better disguises its considerable depth. The instrument panels in the Acura and in German competitors require no such artful disguising, as they aren't nearly as deep. To the rear, the MKC's windows are at least as small as the Escape's, and smaller than the Acura's and the Audi's. Luckily the side mirrors are large and blind spot warning is an option. see full Lincoln MKC review

2016 Lincoln MKC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Unfortunately, the Lincoln MKC's key weakness is at least as apparent as any of its strengths once one moves beyond the official specs--likely cheated, per Ford's recent practice--and actually sits in its rear seat. The Escape is tighter than most back there, and the MKC is tighter still. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees come within a couple inches of the front seatbacks. Put a tall driver up front, and I wouldn't fit in back. Nearly all competitors have roomier rear seats. You'll find far more shoulder room and rear knee room in the RDX. Perhaps Lincoln should have stretched the MKC's wheelbase a few inches to expand the rear seat. As is, it's about four inches shorter than the RDX, Q5, and Volvo XC60. A roofline an inch lower than the Escape's might improve the exterior's proportions, but it cuts into interior space. see full Lincoln MKC review

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