Nissan Altima vs Lincoln MKZ
Overview | |
MSRP$22,500 | MSRP$35,170 |
Listings466 | Listings132 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryThe 2016 Altima is Nissan's big-selling midsize sedan. Its mission is to offer a lot of space, plenty of value, and also deliver a good bit of comfort and economy, and look good doing it. That’s a tall order, and the competition is very fierce. The Altima manages to stand out with distinctive styling and a friendly, accommodating cabin. | |
Reviews SummaryIt’s not easy carving away loyalists from the German/Japanese luxury sedan segment, but a good way to start is with a 400-hp engine and a long list of standards that would cost you more from the competition. The Lincoln MKZ has been with us just 10 years, but has struggled due to its foundational and conceptual relation to the Ford Fusion and, according to Ford, resistance to the split-wing grille that has dominated the Lincoln brand in recent years. But with sales successes coming from the MKX and the Navigator, Lincoln has redesigned the MKZ with a new direction in mind, hoping it can continue the upward swing and finally cement itself as a luxury stalwart. To that end, Lincoln has given the MKZ a new front end, an exclusive new 3.0-liter V6 with class-leading power, and the new Sync 3 infotainment system, a big upgrade over the outgoing version. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 182 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower182 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 182 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Torque180 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower182 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3197 lbs | Curb Weight3719 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height58.2 in |
Length191.9 in | Length193.9 in |
Width72.0 in | Width83.3 in |
Wheelbase109.3 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,500 | $35,170 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The 2016 Altima is Nissan's big-selling midsize sedan. Its mission is to offer a lot of space, plenty of value, and also deliver a good bit of comfort and economy, and look good doing it. That’s a tall order, and the competition is very fierce. The Altima manages to stand out with distinctive styling and a friendly, accommodating cabin. | It’s not easy carving away loyalists from the German/Japanese luxury sedan segment, but a good way to start is with a 400-hp engine and a long list of standards that would cost you more from the competition. The Lincoln MKZ has been with us just 10 years, but has struggled due to its foundational and conceptual relation to the Ford Fusion and, according to Ford, resistance to the split-wing grille that has dominated the Lincoln brand in recent years. But with sales successes coming from the MKX and the Navigator, Lincoln has redesigned the MKZ with a new direction in mind, hoping it can continue the upward swing and finally cement itself as a luxury stalwart. To that end, Lincoln has given the MKZ a new front end, an exclusive new 3.0-liter V6 with class-leading power, and the new Sync 3 infotainment system, a big upgrade over the outgoing version. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 182 hp I4 | 2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 6000 rpm | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 182 hp I4 | 2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 6000 rpm | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3197 lbs | 3719 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 58.2 in |
Length | 191.9 in | 193.9 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 83.3 in |
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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