Toyota Avalon vs Lincoln MKZ
Overview | |
Years produced1995-2022 | Years produced2007-2020 |
MSRP$36,125 | MSRP$35,170 |
Listings1775 | Listings1071 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. | |
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 205 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 205 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Torque185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.1 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3580 lbs | Curb Weight3719 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height58.2 in |
Length195.9 in | Length193.9 in |
Width72.8 in | Width83.3 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload940 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1995-2022 | 2007-2020 |
MSRP | $36,125 | $35,170 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. | 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 205 hp I4 | 2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 205 hp I4 | 2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Torque | 185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.1 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3580 lbs | 3719 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 58.2 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 193.9 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 83.3 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 940 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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