Ford Explorer 2019 vs Audi Q8 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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: | 400 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 563 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| Ford Explorer engine produces 114 HP more power than Audi Q8, but torque is 37 NM less than Audi Q8. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 211 mm (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: | no data | 13.3 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`890 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 54 000 | |
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