2016 Lincoln MKX vs 2016 Nissan Murano vs 2016 Volvo XC60

2016 Lincoln MKX

2016 Nissan Murano

2016 Volvo XC60

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AWD 4-Door Black Label

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MKX AWD 4-Door Black Label	16	23	$52,332	$55,970
MKX AWD 4-Door Premiere	16	23	$38,718	$40,755
MKX AWD 4-Door Reserve	16	23	$44,941	$47,810
MKX AWD 4-Door Select	16	23	$41,622	$44,045
MKX FWD 4-Door Black Label	17	26	$49,999	$53,475
MKX FWD 4-Door Premiere	17	26	$36,347	$38,260
MKX FWD 4-Door Reserve	17	26	$42,596	$45,315
MKX FWD 4-Door Select	17	26	$39,265	$41,550

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AWD 4-Door Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Murano AWD 4-Door Platinum	21	28	$38,276	$40,780
Murano AWD 4-Door Platinum Hybrid	26	30	$41,088	$43,780
Murano AWD 4-Door S	21	28	$29,427	$31,340
Murano AWD 4-Door SL	21	28	$36,354	$38,730
Murano AWD 4-Door SL Hybrid	26	30	$39,166	$41,730
Murano AWD 4-Door SV	21	28	$32,296	$34,400
Murano FWD 4-Door Platinum	21	28	$36,775	$39,180
Murano FWD 4-Door Platinum Hybrid	28	31	$39,588	$42,180
Murano FWD 4-Door S	21	28	$27,927	$29,740
Murano FWD 4-Door SL	21	28	$34,855	$37,130
Murano FWD 4-Door SL Hybrid	28	31	$37,667	$40,130
Murano FWD 4-Door SV	21	28	$30,796	$32,800

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AWD 4-Door T5

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC60 AWD 4-Door T5	19	26	$35,814	$38,100
XC60 AWD 4-Door T5 Platinum	19	26	$42,911	$45,650
XC60 AWD 4-Door T5 Premier	19	26	$38,869	$41,350
XC60 AWD 4-Door T6	17	23	$40,091	$42,650
XC60 AWD 4-Door T6 Drive-E	19	27	$40,749	$43,350
XC60 AWD 4-Door T6 Drive-E Platinum	19	27	$44,885	$47,750
XC60 AWD 4-Door T6 Drive-E R-Design	19	27	$44,368	$47,200
XC60 AWD 4-Door T6 Drive-E R-Design Platinum	19	27	$48,222	$51,300
XC60 AWD 4-Door T6 Platinum	17	23	$44,227	$47,050
XC60 AWD 4-Door T6 R-Design	17	23	$44,133	$46,950
XC60 AWD 4-Door T6 R-Design Platinum	17	23	$47,987	$51,050
XC60 FWD 4-Door T5 Drive-E	23	31	$34,404	$36,600
XC60 FWD 4-Door T5 Drive-E Platinum	23	31	$41,501	$44,150
XC60 FWD 4-Door T5 Drive-E Premier	23	31	$37,459	$39,850
XC60 FWD 4-Door T6 Drive-E	22	29	$38,869	$41,350
XC60 FWD 4-Door T6 Drive-E Platinum	22	29	$43,005	$45,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$52,332

$38,276

$35,814

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$55,970

$40,780

$38,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$933 / month

$680 / month

$635 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Lincoln MKX makes good progress in its battle for luxury credibility, with sharp acceleration and style to accompany its gulp-worthy price tag.

Smooth, quiet and comfortable, the 2016 Nissan Murano is a stylish choice for empty-nesters who aren't concerned with sportiness or off-road capability.

The 2016 Volvo XC60 remains a luxury-SUV contender, though a plethora of powertrains and options can take the $36,000 base price well over $50,000.

TCC Likes

Handsome new sheetmetal
Airy, open cockpit
Strong turbo-6 acceleration

Head-turning, dramatic exterior
Superb ride quality
Very quiet cabin

Distinctive design
Better gas mileage (FWD only)
Superb safety features, ratings

TCC Dislikes

No hybrid for the lineup
Gimmicky push-button shifter
Lincoln brand lacks full luxury cachet

Getting active-safety requires the moonroof
No height adjustment for passenger seat
Ride harshness with 20-inch wheels

AWD gas mileage low
Rear legroom limited
Interior close to severe

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

21 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

28 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Mid-Size Station Wagon

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

37.8

39.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.9

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.8

40.5

41.2

Front Hip Room (in)

56.4

55.4

54.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

108.3

108.1

98.6

Second Leg Room (in)

39.6

38.6

36.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.8

38.1

Second Hip Room (in)

55.6

55.2

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.9

59.5

56.7

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

190

192.4

182.8

Height, Overall (in)

66.2

66.6

67.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.7

64.6

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

111.2

109.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.1

75.4

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.8

64.6

64.3

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

29.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.9

9.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

68.8

69.9

67.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

37.2

39.6

30.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

37.2

39.6

30.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

38.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.7

31.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

70.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.9

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

11.9

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

38.4

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR20

P235/55TR20

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR20

P235/55TR20

P235/60HR18

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

1499

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

150

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

150

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1499

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1499

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4387

4017

4251

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

20 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

20 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

150

180

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

303 @ 6500

260 @ 6000

250 @ 5400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-5

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

278 @ 4000

240 @ 4400

266 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

99R

Displacement

3.7 L/227

3.5 L/213

2.5 L/154

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

1.77

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.37

Trans Order Code

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

2.41 - 0.38

4.15

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

4.68

3.75

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.56

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.86

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Lincoln MKX

Nissan Murano

Volvo XC60

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

9.3

7.4

8.0

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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