Audi Q7 (4M) or Ford Explorer VI (U625)?

2015–present vs 2019–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Q7 (4M) 5,069 mm, Explorer VI (U625) 5,050 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Q7 (4M) 890 l, Explorer VI (U625) 515 l.
Lowest consumption: Q7 (4M) 2.9 l/100 km, Explorer VI (U625) 3.1 l/100 km.
Power: Q7 (4M) 160–373 kW, Explorer VI (U625) 221–336 kW.
Standard equipment: Q7 (4M) 37 items (Basis), Explorer VI (U625) 47 items (ST-Line).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi Q7 (4M)2015–present · 11 engines · Basis, S line, Business, AdvanceSpecifications →Listings →

Ford Explorer VI (U625)2019–present · 8 engines · ST-Line, Platinum, XLT, LimitedSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi Q7 (4M)2015–presentno listings	Ford Explorer VI (U625)2019–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,052 mm–5,069 mm	Length5,049 mm–5,050 mm
Width	Width1,968 mm–1,970 mm	Width2,004 mm
Height	Height1,741 mm	Height1,775 mm–1,778 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,994 mm–2,996 mm	Wheelbase3,025 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance180 mm–205 mm	Ground clearance200 mm–201 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume650 l–890 l	Trunk volume330 l–515 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,970 kg–2,460 kg	Curb weight2,050 kg–2,466 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank75 l–85 l	Fuel tank68 l–76 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–present	Production years2019–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines8
Power	Power160–373 kW (218–507 hp)	Power221–336 kW (300–457 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–4.0	Displacement (l)2.3–3.3
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPlug-in hybrid, Petrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption2.9 l/100 km · 60 TFSI e quattro	Lowest consumption3.1 l/100 km · 3.0 EcoBoost PHEV
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.1 s · SQ7 4.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.4 s · 3.0 EcoBoost ST RWD
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · ST-Line
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim37 · Basis	Items in the base trim47 · ST-Line
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · S line	Items in the top trim50 · Platinum
Equipment · Comfort13 · 13
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control—	Multi-zone Climate Control✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control—	Adaptive Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking—	Automatic Parking✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors✓	Front Parking Sensors—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
360° Camera	360° Camera—	360° Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection—	Drive Mode Selection✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate✓	Power Tailgate✓
Heated Steering Wheel	Heated Steering Wheel—	Heated Steering Wheel✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension—	Sport suspension✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 8
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
7 Seats	7 Seats—	7 Seats✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats—	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats—	Third Row of Seats✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 6
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System—	Premium Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 1
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Equipment · Safety8 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Blind Spot Monitor	Blind Spot Monitor—	Blind Spot Monitor✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 4
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
R20 Wheels	R20 Wheels—	R20 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Body Kit	Body Kit—	Body Kit✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi Q7 (4M) or Ford Explorer VI (U625)?

Length: Audi Q7 (4M) 5,069 mm, Ford Explorer VI (U625) 5,050 mm (a 19 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,996 vs 3,025 mm. Boot: 890 vs 515 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi Q7 (4M) or Ford Explorer VI (U625)?

The most frugal Audi Q7 (4M) uses 2.9 l/100 km (60 TFSI e quattro); the most frugal Ford Explorer VI (U625) 3.1 l/100 km (3.0 EcoBoost PHEV).

Which is more powerful — Audi Q7 (4M) or Ford Explorer VI (U625)?

The strongest Audi Q7 (4M) makes 373 kW (507 hp) (SQ7 4.0 TFSI quattro); the strongest Ford Explorer VI (U625) 336 kW (457 hp) (3.0 EcoBoost PHEV).

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