Audi Q8 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Audi Q8 · Ford Explorer
- Length196.6 in
- Height67.2 in
- Wheelbase117.9 in
- Ground clearance5.8 in
- Curb weight5,004 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi Q8 is 1.7 in shorter (196.6 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Audi Q8 is 0.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.8 in taller (67.2 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q8 has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.3 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q8 is 332 lb heavier (5,004 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.3 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q8 is 332 lb heavier (5,004 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q8 has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 112.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.8 in taller (67.2 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Audi Q8 is 1.7 in shorter (196.6 in vs 198.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi Q8 — Audi Q8 is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Audi Q8 · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi Q8 — Audi Q8 is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 2.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi Q8 — Based on length × width (Audi Q8)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi Q8 | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.6 in | 198.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 67.2 in | 70.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 112.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 8.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 5,004 lb | 4,672 lb | 332 lb |
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