Ford Explorer Platinum
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Audi Q7 60 TFSI
Suv · Gasoline · AWD
Ford Explorer Platinum
Car A
Ford Explorer Platinum
With seven seats and strong performance (365 hp, 0–100 km/h in 6.5 s), the Ford Explorer Platinum suits large families and long trips. Expect limited cargo space with all seats up (240 L) and average efficiency at 10.2 L/100 km.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety365 hp
Audi Q7 60 TFSI
Car B
Audi Q7 60 TFSI
A powerful AWD seven-seater that blends strong V6 performance with generous space, making it well-suited to large families and long road trips. Its size and 9.3 L/100 km consumption make it less ideal for dense city use or enthusiastic performance driving.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety9.3 L/100kmAWD
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 73 / 93
City 27 / 28
Budget / value 49 / 49
Road trip 59 / 82
Performance 31 / 38
Cargo 26 / 61
Practical 48 / 63
Premium 40 / 60
Winter 40 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Explorer Platinum · Orange = Audi Q7 60 TFSI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Explorer Platinum Audi Q7 60 TFSI
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford Explorer Platinum

  • Seven-seat layout supports large families and group travel
  • Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.5 s) aids confident merging and passing
  • Signals indicate strong standings for safety and reliability
  • Good value in its segment for the power and seating at $53,000

Audi Q7 60 TFSI

  • Seven seats and an 865 L cargo area suit large families and road trips.
  • 340 hp and 500 Nm deliver confident passing and merging.
  • 0–100 km/h in 5.7 s is quick for a three-row SUV.
  • AWD traction and a strong safety ranking support year-round family use.

Verdict

Pick Ford Explorer Platinum if…
Lower entry price
Ford Explorer Platinum starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Audi Q7 60 TFSI if…
All-wheel drive
Audi Q7 60 TFSI's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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