Lincoln MKC vs. INFINITI QX30
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lincoln MKC and INFINITI QX30 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lincoln MKC and the INFINITI QX30.
When we compare the Lincoln MKC's and the INFINITI QX30's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln MKC has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The INFINITI QX30 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Lincoln MKC's and the INFINITI QX30's specifications and ratings, the INFINITI QX30 is a better car than the Lincoln MKC.
Pricing: A used 2019 Lincoln MKC ranges from $17,992 to $28,091 while a used 2019 INFINITI QX30 is priced between $16,392 to $25,623.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lincoln MKC loses 50.7 percent of its value and the INFINITI QX30 loses 49 percent of its value. This means the INFINITI QX30 retains 1.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lincoln MKC.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lincoln MKC’s base engine makes 245 horsepower, and the INFINITI QX30 base engine makes 208 horsepower. The MKC is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 424 miles. The QX30 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. This gives the INFINITI QX30 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lincoln MKC. The MKC uses regular unleaded, and the QX30 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lincoln MKC, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Lincoln MKC has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$41,166
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$31,995 - $52,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$35,566
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$23,200 - $52,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,960
Price Range:
$17,992 - $28,091
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$27,629
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$21,628 - $38,409
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
236
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
57,457
# Good or Great Deals:
96
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,507
Price Range:
$16,392 - $25,623
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$25,524
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$17,213 - $42,906
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
57,416
# Good or Great Deals:
14
Lincoln MKC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
INFINITI QX30 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln MKC
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.7 - 8.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI QX30
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
6.1 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 15.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 7.8
Lincoln MKC Rankings
Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
35 out of / 68Ranking
35 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
45 out of / 68Ranking
50 out of / 68INFINITI QX30 Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 13Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 68Ranking
52 out of / 68Ranking
63 out of / 68Ranking
64 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lincoln MKC Trim Levels
Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select
INFINITI QX30 Trim Levels
Essential, Luxe, Pure, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
245 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
208 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
314 / 424 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
317 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
25.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Cargo Space:
19.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
34 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3823 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
179.2 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3285 lbs
Width:
82 inches
Height:
59.5 inches
Length:
174.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Gray
Iced Mocha / Magnetic Gray
Green
Baltic Sea Green
Red
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Ceramic Pearl Tinted Clearcoat / White Platinum Tri-Coat
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian / Pearlescent Black
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Green
Not available
Red
Magnetic Red
Silver
Blade Silver
White
Majestic White
Beige
Liquid Copper
Blue
Ink Blue
Brown
Chestnut Bronze
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Cappuccino
Interior Colors
Black
Graphite
Brown
Not available
