A capable SUV can help you confidently get through the toughest road conditions, all while carrying lots of cargo. The Lincoln brand adds its timeless style and luxury to take your driving experience in an SUV to the next level.
So, which Lincoln SUV is right for you? Norm Reeves Lincoln put together this Lincoln MKC vs. Lincoln MKX comparison to help drivers in Cerritos, Long Beach, and Anaheim decide.
2018 Lincoln MKC vs Lincoln MKX Performance
 The 2018 Lincoln MKC is a crossover SUV that merges luxury and power. Its base engine is a 2.0L I-4 Turbocharged engine that gets up to 245 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. The more powerful option is a 2.3L I-4 engine that gets up to 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque.
 With this much power under the hood, this stylish SUV has a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,000 pounds.
The 2018 Lincoln MKX is slightly larger and features more power in its two engines. This midsize SUV starts with a 3.7L V6 engine with Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT). This design helps its performance and lets it get up to 303 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque.
For a sporty drive, the second option is a Twin-Turbocharged 2.7L V6 engine that can produce 335 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. This gives it a slightly higher towing capacity at 3,500 pounds.
Both models feature a standard 6-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission with paddle activation to give you manual control over the gear shifting without a clutch.
Lincoln MKC vs Lincoln MKX Passenger Space
 Inside the refined cabin of the Lincoln MKC there's seating for up to five people. Up front, the driver and front passenger can enjoy 39.6 inches of headroom and 42.8 inches of front legroom.In the back, there's 38.7 inches of rear headroom and 36.8 inches of rear legroom. When there's three backseat passengers, they'll still have plenty of room, with 52.8 inches of rear hip room and 55.3 inches of rear shoulder room.
As the bigger of the two SUVs, the interior of the Lincoln MKX is a little more spacious. There's still seating for five and similar front seat dimensions with 39.9 inches of headroom and 42.8 inches of front legroom.
The second row features more room to stretch out with 39.2 inches of rear headroom and 39.6 inches of rear legroom. Going across, there's 55.6 inches of hip room and 59 inches of rear shoulder room for when you've got a full car.
Lincoln MKC vs Lincoln MKX Cargo Room
A capable SUV needs lots of convenient cargo room. The Lincoln MKC does exactly that with 25.2 cubic feet of space in the trunk. There's easy access too with a Power Liftgate and an available Hands-Free Liftgate.
 To carry more, you can fold down the 60/40 split-folding rear seat to create up to 53.1 cubic feet of cargo room behind the front seats.
The Lincoln MKX also features folding seats and offers a Hands-Free Liftgate. There's more space inside though with 37.2 cubic feet of cargo room in the trunk and up to 68.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.
Both SUVs also offer available roof rails to help tie down longer items or things you'd rather keep outside like a Christmas tree. Â
Test Drive a Lincoln SUV
Visit Norm Reeves Lincoln to learn more about this 2018 Lincoln MKC vs. Lincoln MKX comparison, and test drive both these stylish and comfortable Lincoln SUVs. Each one features lots of power and classic Lincoln luxury for all your drives around Cerritos, Long Beach, and Anaheim.