Lincoln MKZ vs Volkswagen CC
This page compares the Lincoln MKZ and the Volkswagen CC across the 8 model years both appear in our data (2010–2017). Both are classed as Saloon/Sedan on this site. On its most efficient configuration the Volkswagen CC averages about 30 mpg (UK) against 28 mpg for the Lincoln MKZ. NHTSA lists fewer recall campaigns per model year for the Volkswagen CC (4.6 against 8.9), though campaign counts depend on how long each model has been on sale and how many variants share a campaign.
Head-to-Head: 2010–2017
| Measure | Lincoln MKZ | Volkswagen CC |
|---|---|---|
| Average best-configuration economy (mpg, UK) | 28 | 30 |
| Average CO₂ (g/km) | 234 | 218 |
| Average estimated annual fuel cost (US EPA) | $2,850 | $3,300 |
| Average passenger volume (cu ft, EPA) | 99 | 94 |
| Average recall campaigns per model year | 8.9 | 4.6 |
| Average owner complaints per model year | 140 | 106 |
| Engine options across these years | 6 | 2 |
Year by Year
| Year | Lincoln MKZ MPG (UK) | NHTSA | Recalls | Complaints | Volkswagen CC MPG (UK) | NHTSA | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25 | — | 9 | 169 | 30 | — | 4 | 242 |
| 2011 | 25 | 4★ | 7 | 185 | 30 | — | 4 | 86 |
| 2012 | 25 | 4★ | 6 | 205 | 30 | — | 6 | 230 |
| 2013 | 31 | 5★ | 13 | 121 | 30 | — | 5 | 148 |
| 2014 | 31 | 5★ | 14 | 124 | 30 | — | 5 | 80 |
| 2015 | 31 | 5★ | 11 | 95 | 30 | — | 4 | 30 |
| 2016 | 31 | 5★ | 7 | 70 | 30 | — | 6 | 26 |
| 2017 | 29 | 5★ | 4 | 155 | 30 | — | 3 | 4 |
MPG is each model year's most efficient configuration (US EPA, converted to UK mpg). Recalls and complaints are NHTSA counts as of 6 October 2026; complaints are unverified owner reports and rise with sales volume. See each model's full history: Lincoln MKZ · Volkswagen CC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the Lincoln MKZ or the Volkswagen CC?
On its most efficient configuration the Volkswagen CC averages about 30 mpg (UK) against 28 mpg for the Lincoln MKZ. Figures are the US EPA combined result converted to UK mpg, averaged over the shared model years; individual engines and years differ, so check the year pages for the exact car.
Which has more recalls and owner complaints?
Per model year, the Lincoln MKZ averages 8.9 recall campaigns and 140 owner complaints; the Volkswagen CC averages 4.6 and 106. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports and rise with sales volume, so use them as a pointer for what to inspect, not as a reliability ranking.
Where do these comparison figures come from?
Fuel economy, CO₂ and interior volume come from the US EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; ratings, recalls and complaints come from NHTSA. Only model years where both cars have data are compared.
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