Audi Q7 2009 vs Ford Explorer 2010
| 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: | 240 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 345 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Audi Q7 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q7 engine produces 9 HP less power than Ford Explorer, but torque is 205 NM more than Ford Explorer. Despite less power, Audi Q7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 11.0 | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi Q7 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 790 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: | 5.09 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Audi Q7 is 8 cm longer than the Ford Explorer, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi Q7 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 775 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2035 litres | no data | |
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Audi Q7 has more luggage capacity. Audi Q7 has 180 litres more trunk space than the Ford Explorer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 12 600 | |
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