Comparison - Ford Explorer Timberline 2021 - vs - Audi Q7 Quattro Prestige 2020

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Ford Explorer Timberline 2021

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Make:

Ford

Audi

Model:

Explorer

Average Price:

45,765

Updated:

21 May 2021

71,200

Updated:

22 Feb 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2020

Total Seating:

Transmission:

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

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

Color:

Navarra blue Metallic

#313B78

Carrara white

#FFFFFF

Galaxy blue Metallic

#2E5363

Florett Silver Metallic

#B2B2B2

Glacier White Metallic

#E7E8EA

Samurai Gray Metallic

#818588

Vicuna Beige metallic

#F5EEE8

Night Black

#000000

Orca Black Metallic

#262626

Barrel Browm Metallic

#483A39

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

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

By:

usnews.com

The 2020 Audi Q7 comes loaded with tech.

Pros
Q8-inspired look
High-tech interior
Just right size

Cons
Information overload
Stiff competition
Looks too much like the old one?

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Audi Q7 comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.The Q7 gets a styling refresh for 2020.Audi's newest MMI infotainment replaces the old system.

Pros
Exceptional interior materials and build quality
Excellent ride quality regardless of road surface
Cutting-edge safety and infotainment technology features
Surprisingly agile handling

Cons
Offers less cargo space than most competitors
Cramped third-row seat
New infotainment system is distracting to use

By:

edmunds.com

The Q7 receives an extensive facelift for 2020, including updated exterior styling, more technology features on the inside, and a new turbocharged V-6 engine that will be the only engine option until Audi re-launches a turbocharged four-cylinder Q7 later in 2020. The 2020 Q7 also adopts the two-row Q8 SUV's touchscreen-heavy interior, featuring a large infotainment display stacked on top of another secondary display that handles vehicle settings and climate control.

Pros
Back-road athleticism,
beautiful and high-tech cabin,
three-row versatility

Cons
Pricey with extras,
snug third row,
subtle styling gets lost in parking lots.

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caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

17.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

27.00mpg

21.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.30L

3.00L

Torque:

310ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

369ft-lbs

at 1 370rpm

Horsepower:

300hp

at 5 500rpm

335hp

at 5 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

41.00Feet

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, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Transmission Controls And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

198.80in

199.30in

Width:

78.90in

77.50in

Height:

69.90in

Wheel Base:

119.10in

117.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.70

39.90

Rear Head Room:

40.50

38.80

Front Leg Room:

43.00in

41.70in

Rear leg room:

39.00in

38.80in

Front Hip Room:

59.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

61.80in

59.50in

Rear Hip Room:

59.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

61.90in

58.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

87.80cu.ft

69.90cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5300lbs

7700lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

18.20cu.ft

14.80cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

21.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.00degrees

Curb Weight:

5082.00lbs

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:

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

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

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Leather

8 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Multi-Level Heating

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Folding Rear Seatback

Folding center armrest

Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Stabilizer Bar

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Stabilizer Bar

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Four Zone Climate Control

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

6 Total Speakers

USB Connection

USB With External Media Control

Speed Sensitive Volume Control

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Memory Card Slot

19 Total Speakers

Bose Premium Brand Speakers

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Alloy Wheels:

yes

Wheel size:

18 In.

20 In.

Wheels more:

Temporary Spare Tire

Underbody Mounted Spare Tire

All Terrain Tires

Run Flat Tires

Wheel Dimensions:

Width:

265.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R18

Width:

285.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

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 Disc Brakes

Ventilated Front Disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Ventilated Disc Brakes

Rear 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:

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

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

Equipment Group 800A

Smoker's Package

Winter Wheel And Tire Package

Luxury Package

Titanium-Black Optic Package

Prestige

Cold Weather Package

Towing 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

Laser Headlights

22" Audi Sport 5-V-Spoke-Star-Design Black Wheels

22" Audi Sport 5-Arm-Edge-Design Matte Platinum Wheels

Audi Guard Wheel Lock Kit

21" Audi Sport 5-Double-Spoke-Modular-Design Wheels

Audi Travel Space Base Carrier Bars W/Storage Bag

Privacy Trunk Cover

Paint Protection

Interior Options:

Cargo Mat

Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

Audi Cargo Box

Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System

Night Vision Assistant

Extended Leather Package

Cargo Net

Audi Beam-Rings Front And Rear Doors

USB Cables

Audi Guard Protection Kit

Audi Guard All-Weather Floor Mats

Black Alcantara Headliner

Audi First Aid Kit

Audi Guard Cargo Mat

Black Cloth Headliner

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Deep Cypress, leatherette

#556C75

Color:

Metro Gray Valcona, premium leather

#B7BCB6

Okapi Brown, leather

#B29182

Metro Gray, leather

#B7BCB6

Okapi Brown Valcona, premium leather

#B29182

Saiga Beige Valcona, premium leather

#D8BB9B

Saiga Beige, leather

#D8BB9B

Black Valcona, premium leather

#222222

Black leather

#222222

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Comparison - Ford Explorer Timberline 2021 - vs - Audi Q7 Quattro Prestige 2020

General

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Also called:

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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