2012 Lincoln MKZ vs 2012 Volvo S60

2012 Lincoln MKZ

2012 Volvo S60

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4-Door Sedan FWD Hybrid

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

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FWD 4-Door Sedan T5

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,677

$29,422

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,755

$31,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$579 / month

$522 / 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

41 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Compact

Interior Dimensions

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

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

57.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.0

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.4

Exterior Dimensions

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

Track Width, Front (in)

61.3

62.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

189.8

182.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.8

12.0

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.5

17.8

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Pwr Speed Sensitive

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.0

15.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.5

39.0

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

T7C

Spare Tire Order Code

N/A

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P235/45R17

Rear Tire Order Code

T7C

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P235/45R17

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

496

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3307

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3307

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

331

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3756

3548

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 x 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 x 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.5

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

191 Combined

250 @ 5000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Turbocharged Gas I5

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

- TBD -

266 @ 1800-4800

Engine Order Code

993

Displacement

2.5L/152

2.5L/154

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

5.28

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.15

Trans Order Code

44H

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.57

3.93/2.68

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.82

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

4 Door Sedan

Vehicle Name

Lincoln MKZ

Volvo S60

Suspension

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.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.9

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Independent Multilink

Emissions

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

4.7

8.0

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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