Comparison - Audi Q8 competition plus 2022 - vs - Ford Explorer Timberline 2021

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Make:

Audi

Ford

Model:

Explorer

Average Price:

80,900

Updated:

27 Aug 2023

45,765

Updated:

21 May 2021

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2022

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

22.50gals

17.90gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Star White Metallic Tri-Coat

#FDFFFB

Agate Black Metallic

#303030

Iconic Silver Metallic

#C7CAD0

Forged Green Metallic

#374448

Carbonized Gray Metallic

#4F453E

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Pros
Entertaining to drive,
ride is terrific regardless of wheel size,
palatial interior with plenty of tech.

Cons
Acceleration lags at city speeds,
some practicality sacrificed for style,
lower touchscreen controls are distracting.

By:

caranddriver.com

Pros
Spacious, high-end interior
Powerful engine lineup
Balanced ride and handling
Mostly intuitive tech features

Cons
Poor fuel economy
High starting price

By:

usnews.com

For 2021 New Sport Appearance package available on XLT trim.More affordable version of the Explorer ST debuts.Platinum trim is now available for the Hybrid model.New off-road-themed Timberline debuts midway through the model year.

Pros
Strong engines for quick acceleration
Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing
Roomy cargo area

Cons
Too much wind noise at highway speeds
The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry
Lackluster interior material quality

By:

edmunds.com

Ford has made a few tweaks to its mid-size crossover for 2021, Off-road enthusiasts may find the new Timberline trim interesting; it features a lifted suspension, all-terrain tires, and more rugged exterior styling cues.

Pros
Smooth and controlled ride,
cargo friendly interior design,
comfortable front seats.

Cons
Third row space is tight,
plasticky interior bits,
most desirable models are pricey.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Ford Explorer's #16 ranking is based on its score within the Midsize SUVs category. Currently the Ford Explorer has a score of 7.6 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 28 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Good cargo capacity
Powerful engines
Plenty of features
Composed ride and handling

Cons
Low-rent interior
Second- and third-row seats less comfortable than in rivals
Upgraded infotainment system not much of an upgrade

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usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

18.00mpg

20.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

23.00mpg

27.00mpg

Engine type:

Hybrid

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.00L

2.30L

Torque:

369ft-lbs

at 1 370rpm

310ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

Horsepower:

335hp

at 5 000rpm

300hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

43.50Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

196.60in

198.80in

Width:

78.50in

78.90in

Height:

67.20in

69.90in

Ground Clearance:

5.80in

Front Track:

66.10in

Rear Track:

66.60in

Wheel Base:

117.90in

119.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.10

40.70

Rear Head Room:

38.10

40.50

Front Leg Room:

41.60in

43.00in

Rear leg room:

40.20in

39.00in

Front Hip Room:

59.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.50in

61.80in

Rear Hip Room:

59.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.50in

61.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

60.70cu.ft

87.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

7700lbs

5300lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

30.50cu.ft

18.20cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

21.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4960.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

4 one-touch power windows

1st row power glass extended moonroof

2nd row fixed glass moonroof

Heated mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Leather

Bucket front seats

8-way power driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

2 memorized driver seat settings

8-way power passenger seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Multi-level heated driver seat

Multi-level heated passenger seat

Ventilated driver seat

Ventilated passenger seat

2 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

4 -Way Power Passenger Seat

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Leatherette

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Passenger Seat With Manual Adjustable Lumbar Support

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Multi-level heated

Folding center armrest

Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Multi-Level Heating

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Multi-Link Front Suspension

Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Multi-Link Rear Suspension

Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Four zone climate control

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Bang & Olufsen premium brand speakers

730 watts stereo output

17 speakers

USB connection

Speed sensitive volume control

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

6 Total Speakers

USB Connection

USB With External Media Control

Speed Sensitive Volume Control

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated discs

Ventilated Disc Brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Ventilated discs

Ventilated Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Rear center 3-point belt

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Post-collision safety system

Pre-collision safety system

Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Lane keep assist

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Dual Front With Head Protection Chambers Side-Mounted Airbags

Emergency Braking Preparation

Front, Rear And Third Row Head Airbags

Post-Collision Safety System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

4-Wheel ABS

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Options

Packages:

Equipment Group 800A

Smoker's Package

Exterior Options:

Outfitters Cargo - MegaWarrior

Roof-Rail Crossbars

Outfitters Bike - Front Loader

Outfitters Cargo - Skybox

Splash Guards

Dual Panel Moonroof

Wheel Lock Kit

License Plate Bracket

Interior Options:

Cargo Mat

Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Deep Cypress, leatherette

#556C75

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