Audi Q7 2019 vs Ford Explorer 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi Q7) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Explorer) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 290 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Audi Q7 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q7 engine produces 4 HP less power than Ford Explorer, but torque is 254 NM more than Ford Explorer. Despite less power, Audi Q7 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 12.4 | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi Q7 consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Explorer, which means that by driving the Audi Q7 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 680 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.79 m | |
| Audi Q7 is 4 cm longer than the Ford Explorer, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi Q7 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 740 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 740 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1925 litres | 2313 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Audi Q7 has more luggage space (by 145 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 388 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 3`015 kg | 3`225 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`165 kg | 2`102 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 850 kg | 1`123 kg | |
| Audi Q7 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 procentiem less than Ford Explorer. Therefore, Ford Explorer is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Ford Explorer scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 44 800 | 21 000 | |
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