Ford Explorer 2019 vs Audi Q8 2018
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ford Explorer is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi Q8 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Ford Explorer also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.3 - 3.3 | 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 - 400 HP | 231 - 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 - 563 NM | 450 - 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 5.4 - 7.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.1 | 2.7 - 9.1 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 200 - 211 mm (7.9 - 8.3 inches) | 254 mm (10 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: | 5.06 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
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Ford Explorer is larger. Ford Explorer is 8 cm longer than the Audi Q8, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Explorer is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2485 litres | 1755 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Ford Explorer uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 730 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 13.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Explorer is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi Q8, which means Ford Explorer can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 3`160 kg | ~ 2`909 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`173 kg | ~ 2`197 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 987 kg | ~ 712 kg | |
| Ford Explorer load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 28 procentiem more than Audi Q8. Therefore, Ford Explorer is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 54 000 | |
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