Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Lincoln MKZ | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 270 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.2 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 194.1 in | 3.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.4 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 58.2 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 3829 lb. | -339 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.7 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.1 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 55.3 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 53.8 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.0 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2015 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 2015 Lincoln MKZ.