2024 Audi
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2023 Ford
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| MPG - City | 22 - 23 MPG | 18 - 25 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 29 MPG | 22 - 28 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 54.1 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 201 - 362 hp | 300 - 400 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 4,400 lbs | 5,000 - 5,600 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 184.3 in | 198.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.5 in | 78.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 43.0 in
Rear 39.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in |
Front 40.7 in
Rear 40.5 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the Audi Q5, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Ford Explorer will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q5.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q5 as you will with the Ford Explorer, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Audi Q5 or the Ford Explorer, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
Since the Audi Q5 is much slimmer than the Ford Explorer, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Audi Q5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Ford Explorer.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Ford Explorer is clearly the choice over the Audi Q5 for pulling heavy loads.
The Audi Q5 has a little less horsepower than the Ford Explorer.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi Q5 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Ford Explorer.
Utility
The Audi Q5 has less seating than the Ford Explorer, making the Ford Explorer the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Audi Q5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Ford Explorer.