Car comparison

AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6vsFord Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI Q8 (4M)

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2023
VS

Ford Explorer VI

3.0 EcoBoost V6

349 hp2956 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Lightest
    2,095 kg
    4,619 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6

  • Most powerful
    349 hp
    260 kW
  • Highest torque
    555 Nm
    409 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    2.9 L/100 km
    81.1 mpg US
    97.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    2,476 km
    1,538 mi
  • Best economy score
    99/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
Power
340hp254kW
349hp260kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
555Nm409lb-ft
Curb weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,391kg5,271lb
Gross weight
2,820kg6,217lb
3,160kg6,967lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
80.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
2.9L/100 km81.1mpg US97.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
934km580mi
Calculated
2,476km1,538mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,956cc180cu in
Length
4,986mm196in
5,049mm199in
Width
1,995mm79in
2,004mm79in
Height
1,705mm67in
1,778mm70in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
3,025mm119in
Front track
1,679mm66in
-
Rear track
1,691mm67in
-
Ground clearance-
204mm8in
Trunk volume
605L
330L
Max trunk volume
1,755L
2,274L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
85L
72L
CO2 emissions
207g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V65,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V65,750 rpm3,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
25.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
349 hp
260 kW

Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6 has 9 hp more than AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6 and Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
555 Nm
409 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
2,095 kg
4,619 lb
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
2,391 kg
5,271 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
250 km/h
155 mph
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V65.9 s
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V66.0 s

Although Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6 has more power, AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6 and Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
2.9 L/100 km
81.1 mpg US
97.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6 and AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6: 6.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
934 km
580 mi
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
2,476 km
1,538 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.9 s
250 km/h
155 mph
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
349 hp
260 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
Power
349 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
5,049 mm
198.8 in
Height
1,778 mm
70.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
Power
349 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
2.9 L/100 km
81.1 mpg US
97.4 mpg UK

Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.9 s
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
2.9 L/100 km
81.1 mpg US
97.4 mpg UK
6.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
2.9 L/100 km
81.1 mpg US
97.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
349 hp
260 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
555 Nm
409 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
2,095 kg
4,619 lb
2,391 kg
5,271 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
2.9 L/100 km
81.1 mpg US
97.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
5,049 mm
198.8 in
Height
1,778 mm
70.0 in
Range score
934 km
580 mi
2,476 km
1,538 mi
CO2 score
207 g/km
-
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK2.9 L/100 km81.1 mpg US97.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km5.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi8.17 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal435 L115 US gal96 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year761.25 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6

  • Is 296 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 275 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Uses 6.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1,542 km (958 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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