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: | 249 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Audi Q8 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Explorer engine produces 18 HP more power than Audi Q8, but torque is 154 NM less than Audi Q8. Despite the higher power, Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| 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 | 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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1755 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford Explorer has 10 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q8. This could mean that the Ford Explorer uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 13.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi Q8 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 25 400 | 64 800 | |
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