Audi Q7 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi Q7 · Ford Explorer
- Length199.6 in
- Height68.5 in
- Wheelbase117.9 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in – 9.6 in
- Curb weight4,696 lb – 4,938 lb
- Width77.5 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 1.3 in shorter (199.6 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Audi Q7 is 1.4 in narrower (77.5 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in taller (68.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q7 has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi Q7 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q7 is 145 lb heavier (4,817 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi Q7 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 8.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q7 has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 112.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q7 is 145 lb heavier (4,817 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in taller (68.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Width: Audi Q7 is 1.4 in narrower (77.5 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Audi Q7 · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi Q7 — Audi Q7 is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceAudi Q7 — Audi Q7 has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi Q7 — Based on length × width (Audi Q7)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi Q7 | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.6 in | 198.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 78.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 68.5 in | 70.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 112.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 8.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,817 lb | 4,672 lb | 145 lb |
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