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2023 Audi Q5 vs. 2023 Ford Explorer Review

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2023 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $44,200 to $46,700
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2023 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $36,760 to $56,075
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG 18 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 MPG 22 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 87.8 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 318-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 261 hp 300 - 400 hp
Towing Capacity 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.

Comparison Review

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi Q5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Ford Explorer.

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
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q5 has a lot less horsepower than the Ford Explorer.

Powertrain
The Audi Q5 has much lower torque than the Ford Explorer, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

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.