Ford Explorer vs Audi Q7 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Audi Q7
- Length197.1 in
- Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,557 lb – 4,731 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Audi Q7 width78.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.2 in shorter (197.1 in vs 200.3 in)
- Width: Audi Q7 is 0.8 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.3 in taller (70.7 in vs 68.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q7 has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi Q7 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q7 is 736 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 5,380 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi Q7 is 736 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 5,380 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi Q7 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q7 has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.2 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.3 in taller (70.7 in vs 68.4 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.2 in shorter (197.1 in vs 200.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Audi Q7
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi Q7 — Audi Q7 is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceAudi Q7 — Audi Q7 has 0.7 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Audi Q7 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.1 in | 200.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 68.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 118.2 in | 5.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,644 lb | 5,380 lb | 736 lb |
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