Technical specifications
| Clear list | Lincoln MKZ (2012-2016) | Kia Optima |
| Totals | Lincoln MKZ (2012-2016) 2.0 EcoBoost × | Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI × |
| Mark | Lincoln | Kia |
| Model | MKZ (2012-2016) 2.0 EcoBoost | Optima 2.0 T-GDI |
| Year | 2012-2016 | 2018 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 1684 | 1655 |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | 2120 |
| Top Speed, km/h | - | 240 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | - | 7.4 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | - |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 544 | 510 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Lincoln MKZ (2012-2016) 2.0 EcoBoost × | Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI × |
| Length | 4930 | 4855 |
| Width | 1864 | 1860 |
| Height | 1478 | 1485 |
| Wheelbase | 2850 | 2805 |
| Front/rear Track | 1582/1575 | 1594/1595 |
| Ground clearance | - | 155 |
| Engine specifications | Lincoln MKZ (2012-2016) 2.0 EcoBoost × | Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI × |
| Type | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1999 | 1998 |
| Compression ratio | 9.3 | 10 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 87.5х83.1 | 86x86 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 243/5500 | 245/6000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 366/3000 | 350/1400-4000 |
| Transmission specifications | Lincoln MKZ (2012-2016) 2.0 EcoBoost × | Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Lincoln MKZ (2012-2016) 2.0 EcoBoost × | Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 245/45 R18 | 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET40 d70.5
| 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
|
| Brakes specifications | Lincoln MKZ (2012-2016) 2.0 EcoBoost × | Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Lincoln MKZ (2012-2016) 2.0 EcoBoost × | Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI × |
| City | 13 | 12.5 |
| Highway | 9 | 6.3 |
| Combined | 11.2 | 8.5 |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 62.5 | 70 |
| Clear list | Lincoln MKZ (2012-2016) | Kia Optima |
