Volkswagen Passat (2012 – 2019) vs Lincoln MKZ (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Lincoln MKZ is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 280 hp. The Volkswagen Passat is the lighter car, from 1,436 kg against 1,687 kg. At 4,930 mm, the Lincoln MKZ is 63 mm longer than the Volkswagen Passat.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat
2012 – 2019
|
Lincoln
MKZ
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2019 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Hybrid, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 140 – 280 hp | 143 – 304 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 350 Nm | 175 – 376 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 9.8 s | — |
| Top speed | 190 – 220 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 10.2 L/100 km | 5.2 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,867 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,864 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,436 – 1,569 kg | 1,687 – 1,815 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.