Car A
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.
Ford Explorer ST
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Audi Q7 60 TFSI e
Suv · Hybrid · AWD
Car B
Audi Q7 60 TFSI e
A spacious AWD plug-in SUV for large families, the Q7 60 TFSI e combines seven-seat flexibility and an 865 L boot with efficient-for-its-class running when you can use its 43 km electric range. Less ideal for tight city use or buyers seeking sharp handling thrills.
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Usage fit
Family
84
/
93
City
23
/
35
Budget / value
44
/
50
Road trip
67
/
80
Performance
30
/
44
Cargo
46
/
61
Practical
54
/
71
Premium
42
/
67
Winter
40
/
80
Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Explorer ST · Orange = Audi Q7 60 TFSI e
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Ford Explorer ST
Audi Q7 60 TFSI e
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
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.
Audi Q7 60 TFSI e
- Seven seats and an 865 L cargo area support large-family duties and road trips.
- 43 km electric range and a 17.3 kWh battery can cover short commutes and school runs.
- Low combined consumption (2.6 L/100 km) when charged regularly helps cut fuel use.
- AWD and strong output (462 hp, 700 Nm; 0–100 km/h in 5.7 s) enable confident long-distance travel.
- 43 km EV range may feel limited for longer daily commutes.
- Best efficiency requires frequent charging; without it, gains diminish.
- Large SUV footprint is less convenient in dense city driving and parking.
- High purchase price at 74,900.
Verdict
Pick Ford Explorer ST if…
Lower entry price
Ford Explorer ST starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Audi Q7 60 TFSI e if…
All-wheel drive
Audi Q7 60 TFSI e's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.