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Lincoln MKX vs. Volvo XC60 Review

How the Lincoln MKX stacks up against the Volvo XC60 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Lincoln MKX
Price Range: $37,845 - $40,195
2010 Volvo XC60
Price Range: $32,395 - $37,200
Lincoln MKX vs. Volvo XC60 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Volvo XC60 to the dealership as the Lincoln MKX. The Lincoln MKX won't tax your gas budget significantly more than the Volvo XC60 will. Producing an exact gas mileage evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the XC60 and the XC60 perform roughly comparably with respect to gas mileage. As far as MSRP, the MKX costs approximately as much as the Volvo XC60 (though the Volvo XC60 is a tad cheaper).

Utility
The XC60 and the Lincoln MKX can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Volvo XC60 is a better choice than the Lincoln MKX in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of stuff or massive animals. Towing is substantially more the Volvo XC60's forte than it is the Lincoln MKX's.

Convenience
The Volvo XC60's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the Lincoln MKX.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Lincoln MKX offers a bit more head room than the XC60, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Lincoln MKX make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Volvo XC60.

Dimensions
The Volvo XC60's tank is about the same size as the Lincoln MKX's, though the Lincoln MKX's is slightly larger. The Volvo XC60 and the MKX compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning radiuses, the XC60 and the Lincoln likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Lincoln MKX has a more massive engine than the Volvo XC60. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder.

Overview
The MKX and the Volvo XC60 have the same basic warranty.

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