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 | 249 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 18 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) | |
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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1755 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi Q8 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Ford Explorer. The Ford Explorer may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`890 | no data | |
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| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 54 600 | 24 000 | |
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