Ford Explorer 2018 vs Audi Q7 2015
| 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: | 290 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Audi Q7 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Explorer engine produces 18 HP more power than Audi Q7, but torque is 254 NM less than Audi Q7. Despite the higher power, Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 6.1 | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 6.3 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 945 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1390 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1570 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: | 5.02 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.74 m | |
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Ford Explorer is larger. Ford Explorer is 1 cm longer than the Audi Q7, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 770 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 595 litres | 770 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2313 litres | 1955 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Audi Q7 has more luggage space (by 175 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 358 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 3`225 kg | 2`940 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`102 kg | 2`060 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 1`123 kg | 880 kg | |
| Ford Explorer load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem more than Audi Q7. Therefore, Ford Explorer is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Audi Q7 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 32 200 | |
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