Toyota Avalon vs Lincoln MKZ
Overview | |
MSRP$32,650 | MSRP$35,170 |
Listings1617 | Listings1070 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryThe Avalon Hybrid has enjoyed an astonishing 40% owner-retention rate thanks to impressive efficiency, comfort, and a surprising amount of fun behind the wheel. While attempts to “sport” it up via a stiffer suspension in the previous generation were met with a lackluster response, things are back to normal, and everyone seems to be happy once again. This year, a new grille is matched with some redesigned lights front and back, a new base trim replaces the now-defunct Touring trim, and the Entune system gets a bit of a spit-and-polish as with the rest of the Toyota lineup. | |
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 | |
Engine3.5L 268 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower268 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 268 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Torque248 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower268 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3461 lbs | Curb Weight3719 lbs |
Height57.5 in | Height58.2 in |
Length195.3 in | Length193.9 in |
Width82.5 in | Width83.3 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,650 | $35,170 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The Avalon Hybrid has enjoyed an astonishing 40% owner-retention rate thanks to impressive efficiency, comfort, and a surprising amount of fun behind the wheel. While attempts to “sport” it up via a stiffer suspension in the previous generation were met with a lackluster response, things are back to normal, and everyone seems to be happy once again. This year, a new grille is matched with some redesigned lights front and back, a new base trim replaces the now-defunct Touring trim, and the Entune system gets a bit of a spit-and-polish as with the rest of the Toyota lineup. | 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 | 3.5L 268 hp V6 | 2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 268 hp @ 6200 rpm | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 268 hp V6 | 2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Torque | 248 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 268 hp @ 6200 rpm | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3461 lbs | 3719 lbs |
Height | 57.5 in | 58.2 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 193.9 in |
Width | 82.5 in | 83.3 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs |
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