Audi Q8 2018 vs Ford Explorer 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi Q8) 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: | 231 HP | 290 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Audi Q8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q8 engine produces 59 HP less power than Ford Explorer, but torque is 154 NM more than Ford Explorer. Despite less power, Audi Q8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 12.4 | |
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The Audi Q8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi Q8 consumes 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Explorer, which means that by driving the Audi Q8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 540 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 680 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q8 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 254 mm (10 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi Q8 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.79 m | |
| Audi Q8 is 3 cm shorter than the Ford Explorer, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi Q8 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 595 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 605 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1755 litres | 2313 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 558 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`890 kg | 3`225 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`160 kg | 2`102 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 730 kg | 1`123 kg | |
| Audi Q8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 54 procentiem less than Ford Explorer. Therefore, Ford Explorer is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 53 600 | 21 000 | |
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