Lincoln MKZ vs. Volvo S60

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lincoln MKZ and Volvo S60 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 MKZ and the Volvo S60.

In comparing the Lincoln MKZ's and the Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln MKZ has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, interior volume and overall quality score. The Volvo S60 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lincoln MKZ's and the Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln MKZ is a better car than the Volvo S60.

Pricing: A used 2020 Lincoln MKZ ranges from $20,943 to $32,439 while a used 2020 Volvo S60 is priced between $21,165 to $30,997.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lincoln MKZ loses 51 percent of its value and the Volvo S60 loses 50 percent of its value. This means the Volvo S60 retains 1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lincoln MKZ.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lincoln MKZ is 8.6 out of 10 while the Volvo S60's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Lincoln MKZ being ranked 3 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Volvo S60 being ranked 4 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lincoln MKZ is 8.5 out of 10. For the Volvo S60 the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln MKZ a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volvo S60.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lincoln MKZ’s base engine makes 245 horsepower, and the Volvo S60 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The MKZ is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles. The S60 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles.This gives the Volvo S60 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lincoln MKZ the advantage in maximum range. The MKZ uses regular unleaded, and the S60 uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Lincoln MKZ, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volvo S60, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Lincoln MKZ and the Volvo S60 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.