Ford Explorer 2019 vs Audi Q8 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 3.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 349 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 555 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
| Ford Explorer engine produces 9 HP more power than Audi Q8, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Audi Q8. Despite the higher power, Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.1 | 2.8 | |
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The Audi Q8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | no data | |
| 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: | 204 mm (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: | 5.06 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. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 330 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2274 litres | 1625 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 649 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 13.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Explorer is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi Q8, which means Ford Explorer can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`160 kg | 3`055 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`391 kg | 2`440 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 769 kg | 615 kg | |
| Ford Explorer load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem more than Audi Q8. Therefore, Ford Explorer is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 54 000 | |
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