2012 Lincoln MKZ vs 2012 Volvo S60

2012 Lincoln MKZ

2012 Volvo S60

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4-Door Sedan AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MKZ 4-Door Sedan AWD	17	25	$34,435	$36,645
MKZ 4-Door Sedan FWD	18	27	$32,677	$34,755
MKZ 4-Door Sedan Hybrid FWD	41	36	$32,677	$34,755

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AWD 4-Door Sedan T6

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S60 AWD 4-Door Sedan T6	18	26	$36,143	$38,450
S60 AWD 4-Door Sedan T6 R-Design	18	26	$40,373	$42,950
S60 AWD 4-Door Sedan T6 w/Moonroof	18	26	$36,143	$38,450
S60 FWD 4-Door Sedan T5	20	30	$29,422	$31,300
S60 FWD 4-Door Sedan T5 w/Moonroof	20	30	$29,422	$31,300

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,435

$36,143

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,645

$38,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$611 / month

$641 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Lincoln MKZ has supple leather and wood trim for luxury-car street cred, and hybrid flower power to appeal to greens.

The 2012 Volvo S60 family shows that sport sedans can feel edgy without giving up their leading edge in safety, design, and interior interior comfort.

TCC Likes

V-6 or Hybrid--same price
Very cozy front seats
The Hybrid's 41-mpg city EPA rating

Strong, sweet-sounding engines
Adjustable steering feel (T6)
Supple, quiet ride (all but R-Design)

TCC Dislikes

Controversial front-end styling
Rear seat isn't all that large
Close kin to Ford Fusion, from the side

No paddle-shifters or full manual control
Road noise (R-Design)
Seats not as supportive as in other Volvos

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

57.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.6

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.0

54.9

Second Leg Room (in)

36.7

33.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.3

62.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

189.8

182.2

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

58.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.0

62.0

Wheelbase (in)

107.4

109.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

73.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.5

12.0

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x 0.4

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 1.0

- TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.5

17.8

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.0

15.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

39.0

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr Speed Sensitive

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

T7C

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P235/40R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

T7C

Spare Tire Order Code

N/A

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P235/40R18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

331

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

496

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3307

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3307

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3796

3812

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 x 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 x 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

249 @ 4500

325 @ 2100-4200

Engine Order Code

99C

Displacement

3.5L/213

3.0L/180

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

263 @ 6250

300 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas V6

Turbocharged Gas I6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

EFI

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)

1.56

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

Trans Order Code

44B

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.33

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.15

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual shift

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.15

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lincoln MKZ

Volvo S60

Body Style

Sedan

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.9

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Independent Multilink

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Short/Long Arm

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.7

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

9.6

8.7

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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