Toyota Highlander (2011) vs. Lincoln MKZ (2012) Specs

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2011 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Lincoln MKZ Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Toyota Highlander	Lincoln MKZ
Engine	3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 234 lb-ft@4800	2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@2250
Transmission	CVT	CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	107.4 in	2.4 in
Length	188.4 in	190.6 in	-2.2 in
Width	75.2 in	72.2 in	3 in
Height	68.1 in	56.9 in	11.2 in
Curb Weight	4641 lb.	3743 lb.	898 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	17.5 gal.	1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	38.7 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.7 in	57.4 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	54.0 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.2 in	42.3 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	37.8 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.5 in	56.5 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	53.3 in	3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	37.1 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	0.0 in	36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.3 in	0.0 in	42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.2 in	0.0 in	29.2 in
Total Legroom	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	31.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.3 ft³	16.5 ft³	-6.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.3 ft³	16.5	25.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	95.4 ft³	16.5 ft³	78.9 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Highlander

2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review
2010	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review

2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ

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

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