2018 Lincoln MKT vs 2018 Volvo XC90

2018 Lincoln MKT

2018 Volvo XC90

3.5L AWD Reserve

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T5 AWD 5-Passenger Momentum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC90 T5 AWD 5-Passenger Momentum	22	28	$46,154	$49,100
XC90 T5 AWD 5-Passenger R-Design	22	28	$51,230	$54,500
XC90 T5 AWD 7-Passenger Momentum	22	28	$46,154	$49,100
XC90 T5 AWD 7-Passenger R-Design	22	28	$50,854	$54,100
XC90 T5 FWD 5-Passenger Momentum	22	29	$44,086	$46,900
XC90 T5 FWD 5-Passenger R-Design	22	29	$49,162	$52,300
XC90 T5 FWD 7-Passenger Momentum	22	29	$44,086	$46,900
XC90 T5 FWD 7-Passenger R-Design	22	29	$48,786	$51,900
XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger Inscription	20	27	$55,883	$59,450
XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger Momentum	20	27	$51,089	$54,350
XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger R-Design	20	27	$54,473	$57,950
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid 7-Passenger Inscription	N/A	N/A	$65,847	$70,050
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid 7-Passenger Momentum	N/A	N/A	$61,053	$64,950
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid 7-Passenger R-Design	N/A	N/A	$64,437	$68,550
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Excellence	N/A	N/A	$98,606	$104,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,574

$46,154

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,025

$49,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$817 / month

$818 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.6

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Look beyond its styling and you’ll find that the 2018 Lincoln MKT makes a great passenger-hauler. Limo services nationwide know that.

The 2018 Volvo XC90 is the crossover success that brought new buyers into the brand. Its mix of good looks and excellent tech make it a major player now.

TCC Likes

Roomy interior
Comfortable seats
Comfortable seats

Impressive standard safety features
Beautiful interior
Very good infotainment system

TCC Dislikes

Ungainly, to put it bluntly
Frustrating controls inside
Very thirsty

We’re not sold on six-figure top models
Base powertrain lacks passing power
Second and third row seats could use more padding

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

40.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

56.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

142.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

40.9

Third Head Room (in)

33.5

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

49.1

Second Leg Room (in)

41.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

55.9

56.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.6

57.7

Third Leg Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

65.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

9.4

Length, Overall (in)

207.6

194.9

Height, Overall (in)

67.4

69.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.3

Wheelbase (in)

117.9

117.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.1

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.9

35.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

39.6

35.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

75.9

65.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

49.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

80.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

47.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.9

13.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.6

18.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.5

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4885

4394

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

750

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

210

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

350 @ 3500

258 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

99T

Displacement

3.5 L/213

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

365 @ 5700

250 @ 5600

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

3.03

Trans Order Code

44G

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

5.25

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lincoln MKT

Volvo XC90

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.3

7.3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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