Ford Explorer vs Audi Q8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Audi Q8
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Audi Q8 width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi Q8 is 1.7 in shorter (198.3 in vs 196.6 in)
- Width: Audi Q8 is 0.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.8 in taller (70.0 in vs 67.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q8 has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 117.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.3 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 5.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q8 is 299 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,971 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.3 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 5.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q8 is 299 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,971 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q8 has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 117.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.8 in taller (70.0 in vs 67.2 in)
- Length: Audi Q8 is 1.7 in shorter (198.3 in vs 196.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi Q8 — Audi Q8 is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Audi Q8
- 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 | Ford Explorer | Audi Q8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 196.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 67.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 117.9 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 5.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | 4,971 lb | 299 lb |
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