2024 Audi SQ5 vs. 2024 Ford Explorer Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi SQ5

2024 Audi
SQ5

MSRP*: $57,700
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Picture of the 2024 Ford Explorer

2024 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $36,860 to $56,770
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MPG - City 19 MPG 18 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG 22 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 87.8 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 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 SQ5, 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 SQ5.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi SQ5 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). The Audi SQ5 is somewhat more expensive than the Ford Explorer.

Dimensions
Since the Audi SQ5 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 SQ5, 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 SQ5 for pulling heavy loads. The Audi SQ5 has a little more horsepower than the Ford Explorer.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Audi SQ5 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Ford Explorer.

Utility
The Audi SQ5 has less seating than the Ford Explorer, making the Ford Explorer the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi SQ5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Ford Explorer.