2018 Lincoln MKC vs. Its Competition

2017 Lincoln MKC
Aaron Cole Aaron Cole Managing Editor

The Lincoln MKC competes in a lucrative and crowded field of competitors that are offering new models at a furious pace.

The BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 are new for this year, and offer the latest in bleeding-edge tech—including many of the safety features that the Lincoln lacks.

The Audi Q5 was new last year and boasts a new all-wheel-drive system that makes it more efficient than the Lincoln.

Buick’s Encore is a half-size smaller in size, and in price.

The Acura RDX is a compelling pick because of its conservative style, but is relatively aged compared to the crowd.

2017 Lincoln MKC2018 Lincoln MKC
#8 in Mid-Size SUVs
Get Your Price		2018 Acura RDX2018 Acura RDX
#15 in Mid-Size SUVs
Get Your Price		2018 Audi Q52018 Audi Q5
#3 in Mid-Size SUVs
Get Your Price		2018 BMW X3 (X3 M40i)2018 BMW X3
Get Your Price		2018 Buick Encore2018 Buick Encore
Get Your Price		2018 Volvo XC60 T82018 Volvo XC60
#3 in Mid-Size SUVs
Get Your Price
Quick Specs
7.0
The 2018 Lincoln MKC is a luxury compact crossover that’s a relative value compared to others. It’s an SUV with all the amenities, but without the cachet.
6.7
Consider the 2018 Acura RDX if you’re after a budget-conscious crossover that rides and drives well.
7.5
The Audi Q5 is certainly the segment's most modern offering, delivering a high degree of technology, comfort, and conservative style.
7.0
The 2018 BMW X3 ventures into M territory, but doesn’t lose sight of its SUV duties.
6.2
The 2018 Buick Encore does the pint-size crossover thing well, although it lacks some safety tech and gets pricey with options.
7.5
With the new 2018 XC60, Volvo has cached all the XC90’s good data, and trimmed some fat from its code.
MSRP From     
$33,355$36,000$41,500$42,650$22,990$41,500
Gas Mileage     
19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy23 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy24 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Premium Unleaded V-6Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Turbocharged I4Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD2WD Sport Utility VehicleSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
Style Name     
Premiere FWDFWD2.0 TFSI PremiumxDrive30i Sports Activity VehicleFWD 4-DoorT5 AWD Momentum
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport UtilitySport Utilityquattro Sport UtilitySports Activity VehicleSport Utility VehicleSport Utility
Transmission     
Automatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAuto-Shift Manual w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomaticAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2018 Lincoln MKC vs. 2018 Acura RDX2018 Lincoln MKC vs. 2018 Audi Q52018 Lincoln MKC vs. 2018 BMW X32018 Lincoln MKC vs. 2018 Buick Encore2018 Lincoln MKC vs. 2018 Volvo XC60