2014 Lincoln MKX vs 2014 Volkswagen Touareg

2014 Lincoln MKX

2014 Volkswagen Touareg

AWD 4-Door

Select style

4-Door 3.6L Exec

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Touareg 4-Door 3.6L Exec	17	23	$55,096	$57,935
Touareg 4-Door 3.6L Lux	17	23	$49,500	$52,050
Touareg 4-Door 3.6L R-Line	17	23	$52,011	$54,690
Touareg 4-Door 3.6L Sport	17	23	$42,386	$44,570
Touareg 4-Door 3.6L Sport w/Nav	17	23	$45,752	$48,110
Touareg 4-Door Hybrid	20	24	$61,572	$64,745
Touareg 4-Door TDI Exec	20	29	$58,424	$61,435
Touareg 4-Door TDI Lux	20	29	$52,828	$55,550
Touareg 4-Door TDI R-Line	20	29	$55,339	$58,190
Touareg 4-Door TDI Sport w/Nav	20	29	$49,081	$51,610
Touareg 4-Door X	20	29	$53,417	$56,170

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,499

$55,096

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,525

$57,935

Monthly Payment Estimate

$675 / month

$966 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Lincoln MKX outdoes the Lexus RX in most respects; although MyLincoln Touch is at times a difficult companion.

The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is an expensive way to purchase a mainstream brand's vehicle, but it's more luxurious than many of its mainstream competitors.

TCC Likes

Design statement
Business-class interior
Abundant cabin tech

Quiet cabin
Luxury-level interior
Refined driving feel

TCC Dislikes

The look, up front
Hard to believe it has 305 hp
Slow-moving power tailgate

Hybrid doesn't make sense next to TDI
Few high-tech options
Luxury price, mainstream brand

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

108.4

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

56.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

41.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.4

Second Leg Room (in)

39.6

36.9

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

55.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.9

59.8

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

186.7

188.8

Height, Overall (in)

67.3

68.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

65.8

Wheelbase (in)

111.2

113.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.4

Track Width, Front (in)

65.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

32.3

32.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

68.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

32.3

32.1

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

26.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.6

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P275/45HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P275/45HR20

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

7716

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

7716

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

772

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4429

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6173

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

450

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

450

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 4000

266 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

99K

Displacement

3.7 L/227

3.6 L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

305 @ 6500

280 @ 6200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.39

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.86

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.83

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.84

Trans Order Code

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.84

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Transfer Case Model

None

Trans PTO Access

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lincoln MKX

Volkswagen Touareg

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MOTION

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.70

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.70

Emissions

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

9.6 (Est)

9.4 (Est)

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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