2012 Lincoln MKX vs 2012 Volvo XC90

2012 Lincoln MKX

2012 Volvo XC90

AWD 4-Door

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC90 AWD 4-Door	16	23	$36,096	$38,400
XC90 AWD 4-Door Platinum	16	23	$39,762	$42,300
XC90 AWD 4-Door Premier Plus	16	23	$37,224	$39,600
XC90 AWD 4-Door R-Design	16	23	$38,728	$41,200
XC90 AWD 4-Door R-Design Platinum	16	23	$41,642	$44,300
XC90 AWD 4-Door R-Design Premier Plus	16	23	$39,104	$41,600
XC90 FWD 4-Door	16	23	$36,096	$38,400
XC90 FWD 4-Door Platinum	16	23	$39,762	$42,300
XC90 FWD 4-Door Premier Plus	16	23	$37,224	$39,600
XC90 FWD 4-Door R-Design	16	23	$38,728	$41,200
XC90 FWD 4-Door R-Design Platinum	16	23	$41,642	$44,300
XC90 FWD 4-Door R-Design Premier Plus	16	23	$39,104	$41,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,922

$36,096

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,395

$38,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$690 / month

$640 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Lincoln MKX lives up to the promise of top-notch American luxury, with some of the newest luxury and tech features as its controversial showpieces.

With seating for up to seven and safe, secure performance, the 2012 Volvo XC90 remains a smart pick for those who want an upscale yet family-oriented vehicle.

TCC Likes

We "get" MyLincoln Touch
Interior's business-class finishes
Tech features abound

Great seats
Responsive, pleasant powertrain
Superior safety

TCC Dislikes

Big winged grille isn't everyone's taste
That's really 305 horsepower?
Power tailgate is slow to open or close

Dated instrument-panel design
Not at all nimble
Tight third-row seating

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

39.6

36.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.0

40.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

108.4

- TBD -

Second Hip Room (in)

55.2

53.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.9

58.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

39.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

57.8

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

41.0

Front Hip Room (in)

54.4

55.4

Third Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

Third Leg Room (in)

30.1

Third Hip Room (in)

44.5

Third Head Room (in)

35.5

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.0

74.7

Track Width, Front (in)

65.4

64.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

8.9

Length, Overall (in)

186.7

189.3

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

44.4

Height, Overall (in)

67.3

70.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

31.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

63.9

Wheelbase (in)

111.2

112.6

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

32.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

34.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

79.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

68.6

85.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

22.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

8.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

44.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

49.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

32.3

43.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

13.2 x 1.18

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

12.1 x 0.79

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.0

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

41.7

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.7

15.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.3

40.0

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.1

2.7

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/60R18

P235/65R18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/60R18

P235/65R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

397

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

596

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

3970

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

3970

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4413

4751

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

18 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

18 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

180

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 4000

236 @ 3200

Engine Order Code

99K

Displacement

3.7L/227

3.2L/195

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

305 @ 6500

240 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas I6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.56

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.37

Trans Order Code

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.39

4.06

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.15

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lincoln MKX

Volvo XC90

Body Style

Crossover

4 Door

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Trailing Blade

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

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

9.6

10.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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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