Audi Q7 55 TFSI vs Ford Explorer ST

Audi Q7 55 TFSI

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Ford Explorer ST

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

Audi Q7 55 TFSI

With seven seats, AWD, and strong petrol power, the Audi Q7 55 TFSI suits large families and long road trips. It emphasizes practicality and confident pace over city efficiency and track-focused handling.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety9.3 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Ford Explorer ST

A 7-seat, power-rich family model with useful cargo space, the Explorer ST suits large families and road trips. Expect quick acceleration but higher fuel use and less city-friendly manners.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety400 hp

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Usage fit

Family 93 / 84

City 28 / 23

Budget / value 48 / 44

Road trip 83 / 67

Performance 38 / 30

Cargo 63 / 46

Practical 64 / 54

Premium 60 / 42

Winter 80 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q7 55 TFSI · Orange = Ford Explorer ST

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi Q7 55 TFSI Ford Explorer ST

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Pros & cons

Audi Q7 55 TFSI

Seven seats and an 890 L trunk suit large families and bulky gear
340 hp and 5.7 s 0–100 km/h make highway merges and overtakes easy
AWD traction supports year-round driving and winter travel
At 9.3 L/100 km, efficiency is reasonable for a powerful AWD seven-seater
Petrol-only powertrain—no hybrid or EV option for low-emissions commuting
9.3 L/100 km can feel costly if most driving is short city trips
Price of 57,900 is not a low-budget buy—better viewed as good value in its segment
Drivers seeking track-grade performance and razor-sharp handling should look elsewhere

Ford Explorer ST

Quick acceleration and strong passing power from a twin‑turbo V6 (0–100 km/h in 5.3 s, 400 hp).
Seats 7 with a 595 L trunk, accommodating family gear on long trips.
Ranks strongly for horsepower and safety among key metrics.
High torque (563 Nm) and 200 km/h top speed support confident highway cruising.
Combined consumption of 12.3 L/100 km is on the thirsty side.
Less suited to city driving per its usage profile.
Not aimed at track-style performance despite the power.
Price around 58,000 may stretch some budgets.

Verdict

Pick Audi Q7 55 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi Q7 55 TFSI uses 9.3 L/100km vs 12.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Ford Explorer ST if…

More power

Ford Explorer ST puts out 400 hp vs 340 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi Q7 55 TFSI

Ford Explorer ST

Verdict

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