2022 Volvo XC40 vs. 2022 Lincoln MKC

The 2022 Volvo XC40 and the 2022 Lincoln MKC are both premium compact SUVs. They offer similar features, including touchscreen infotainment and safety technologies, but you should consider some key differences before buying either one. Here's how they stack up against each other in terms of performance specs, features, fuel economy, and more:

Design & Style

• Exterior Design

The 2022 XC40 has a sleek and stylish exterior, with a design reminiscent of the Volvo CX90. The front-end features standard LED headlights and fog lights, along with a chrome strip that runs across the hood and wraps around each side of the vehicle. The rear has a flat-faced bumper, similar to other modern Volvos like the V60 Cross Country.

The 2022 Lincoln MKC looks more like its predecessor than it does like any other Lincoln model on sale today. It has an aggressive grille flanked by vertical LED daytime running lights that stretch across both headlights; silver accents set these off at either end of its front fascia. The rear also has prominent combination lamps that extend from above each side exhaust pipe down below, where they meet up with their respective taillights.

• Interior Design

The interior design of the 2022 Volvo XC40 is a massive upgrade over its predecessor. The dashboard is more modern and sleeker, with an LCD touchscreen that offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There are also plenty of climate options to keep you comfortable.

The Lincoln MKC feels more compact than the Volvo XC40 overall, with smaller backseat legroom and less cargo space behind the second-row seats. The MKC's second-row seats don't slide forward as much as those in the Volvo XC40 either, so you may find yourself a bit more cramped if you're tall or want to fit three adults across rows two through four.

There are also plenty of safety features on the 2022 Volvo XC40, including lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, and rear cross-traffic alert. The front seats have ventilated seats which can be heated as well!

Technology & Safety

In the area of technology, both cars have similar options. You can get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for both vehicles. However, with the Lincoln MKC, you'll also be able to use Amazon Alexa.

The 2022 Volvo XC40 comes standard with a blind spot warning system, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision mitigation system that can help prevent or mitigate crashes with other vehicles or pedestrians. The 2022 Lincoln MKC also offers these features as standard equipment on most trims but also includes an automatic emergency braking system and rear cross-traffic alert as optional safety features on some trims - neither of which is available on any Volvo XC40 trim level.

Performance

The 2022 Volvo XC40 comes equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 180 horsepower and 227 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission, which helps put that power to the road and improve fuel efficiency over similar models in its class.

The 2022 Lincoln MKC is equipped with a similar engine as well-although perhaps slightly less powerful-since it uses Ford's Ecoboost platform. 

The Bottom Line

The 2022 Volvo XC40 may not have all the bells and whistles of its Lincoln MKC competitor, but it's still an incredibly practical car. The interior is simple yet elegant with good build quality that makes it feel like an expensive vehicle without being over-the-top. 

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