Ford Explorer vs Audi Q7 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Audi Q7

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • 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
Front / width
  • 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

  1. Curb weight: Audi Q7 is 736 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 5,380 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Audi Q7 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Audi Q7 has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.2 in)
  4. Height: Ford Explorer is 2.3 in taller (70.7 in vs 68.4 in)
  5. Length: Ford Explorer is 3.2 in shorter (197.1 in vs 200.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Audi Q7
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi Q7Audi Q7 is narrower by 0.8 in
  • More ground clearanceAudi Q7Audi Q7 has 0.7 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerAudi Q7Difference
Length197.1 in200.3 in3.2 in
Width78.9 in78.1 in0.8 in
Height70.7 in68.4 in2.3 in
Wheelbase112.6 in118.2 in5.6 in
Ground clearance8.0 in8.7 in0.7 in
Curb weight4,644 lb5,380 lb736 lb

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