Lincoln MKX vs. Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Lincoln MKX packs quite a wallop and will knock the Highlander Hybrid down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Toyota and the Lincoln definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Lincoln MKX have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Lincoln MKX. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Lincoln MKX is substantially more powerful than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Toyota Highlander Hybrid over the Lincoln MKX. The Toyota is likely a better choice than the Lincoln as far as hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of stuff or large animals. Towing is significantly more the Toyota's forte than it is the Lincoln MKX's.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Lincoln MKX than with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Lincoln MKX, there really isn't much of a difference. The Lincoln MKX is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Lincoln MKX than the Toyota because of its bigger tank. The Lincoln MKX and the Toyota compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Toyota to the dealership as the Lincoln MKX. The Lincoln MKX pales in comparison to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid when it comes to gas mileage. There frankly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a little more economical than the Lincoln MKX. The Lincoln MKX isn't much less pricey than the Toyota regarding MSRP. The MKX will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Toyota. The Highlander Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Lincoln MKX.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid isn't quite as generous as the Lincoln MKX's.