Audi Q7 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi Q7 · Ford Explorer
- Length200.3 in
- Height68.4 in
- Wheelbase118.2 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight5,192 lb – 5,567 lb
- Width78.1 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.2 in shorter (200.3 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Audi Q7 is 0.8 in narrower (78.1 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.3 in taller (68.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q7 has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (118.2 in vs 112.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi Q7 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q7 is 723 lb heavier (5,380 lb vs 4,657 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi Q7 is 723 lb heavier (5,380 lb vs 4,657 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi Q7 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q7 has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (118.2 in vs 112.6 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.3 in taller (68.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.2 in shorter (200.3 in vs 197.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Audi Q7 · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi Q7 — Audi Q7 is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceAudi Q7 — Audi Q7 has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi Q7 | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.3 in | 197.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 78.1 in | 78.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 68.4 in | 70.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 112.6 in | 5.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 5,380 lb | 4,657 lb | 723 lb |
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