Ford Explorer 2018 vs Audi Q8 2018
| 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 Q8) 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 | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Audi Q8 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Explorer engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi Q8, but torque is 254 NM less than Audi Q8. Despite the higher power, Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 8.9 | |
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The Audi Q8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Explorer could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1150 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: | 198 mm (7.8 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: | 5.02 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.71 m | |
| Ford Explorer is 3 cm longer than the Audi Q8, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Explorer is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 595 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2313 litres | 1755 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 558 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 13.3 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 3`225 kg | 2`890 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`102 kg | 2`145 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 1`123 kg | 745 kg | |
| Ford Explorer load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem more than Audi Q8. Therefore, Ford Explorer is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Audi Q8 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 51 200 | |
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