Ford Explorer 2010 vs Audi Q7 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Explorer) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi Q7) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 345 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q7 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Explorer engine produces 9 HP more power than Audi Q7, but torque is 205 NM less than Audi Q7. Despite the higher power, Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.1 | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Explorer could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1280 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: | 5.01 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Ford Explorer is 8 cm shorter than the Audi Q7, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2035 litres | |
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Audi Q7 has more luggage space. Ford Explorer has 180 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q7. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 13 800 | |
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