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Compare 2021 Audi Q8 vs 2021 BMW X6 vs Ford Explorer Hybrid

2021 Audi Q8
2021 Audi Q8
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$68,200
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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2021 BMW X6
2021 BMW X6
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$65,050
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Ford Explorer Hybrid
2021 Ford Explorer Hybrid
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$53,085
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Overview

Engine
3.0L Turbo V6 Gas
Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Engine
3.3L V6 Hybrid
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
6 seater
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
18.2 ft³

Photos

2021 Audi Q8
2019-2022 Audi Q8 Rear Angle View
2019-2022 Audi Q8 Central Console
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2021 BMW X6
2020-2022 BMW X6 Rear Angle View
2020-2022 BMW X6 Dashboard
27
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Ford Explorer Hybrid
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Hybrid Rear Angle View
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Hybrid Dashboard
14
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0L Turbo V6 Gas
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
3.3L V6 Hybrid
Horsepower
335 hp @ 5700 rpm
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
318 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque
369 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
322 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
N/A
4,687 lbs
4,345 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
20 MPG
23 MPG
23 MPG
City
18 MPG
21 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
26 MPG
27 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.9 Tons/yr
7.7 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gallons
22.4 gallons
19.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
405 miles
470.4 miles
384 miles
Cruising Range Highway
517.5 miles
582.4 miles
518.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
196.6 in
194.8 in
N/A
Height
67.2 in
66.3 in
69.9 in
Max Width
78.5 in
78.9 in
78.9 in
Front Width
66.1 in
N/A
66.9 in
Rear Width
66.6 in
N/A
66.9 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
117.1 in
119.1 in
Ground Clearance
5.8 in
N/A
7.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
6 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.6 in
N/A
43 in
Front Seat Headroom
37.1 in
N/A
40.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59.5 in
N/A
61.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
N/A
59.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
40.2 in
N/A
39 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.1 in
N/A
40.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.5 in
N/A
61.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
N/A
59.1 in
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
N/A
32.2 in
Third Row Headroom
N/A
N/A
38.9 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
54.6 in
Third Row Hip Room
N/A
N/A
40.9 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
18.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
60.7 ft³
N/A
87.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
30.5 ft³
N/A
47.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
30.5 ft³
N/A
18.2 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
43.6 ft
N/A
N/A

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
20" x 9"
20" x 9"
20" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size
20" x 9"
20" x 9"
20" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
N/A
Double Wishbone
Strut
Rear Suspension
N/A
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P275/50HR20
P275/45HR20
P255/55HR20
Rear Tire
P275/50HR20
P275/45HR20
P255/55HR20
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Carrara White
  • Night Black
  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Atlas Blue Metallic
  • Blue Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Silver Spruce Metallic
  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Rich Copper Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Dragon Orange Metallic
  • Florett Silver Metallic
  • Galaxy Blue Metallic
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Orca Black Metallic
  • Samurai Gray Metallic
  • Vicuna Beige Metallic
  • Arctic Gray Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Flamenco Red Metallic
  • Manhattan Green Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Sparkling Brown Metallic
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black w/Rock Gray Stitch, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Okapi Brown, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Pando Gray, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Saiga Beige, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Coffee, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Tacora Red, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
N/A

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Coffee, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Night Blue, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery (ZA)
  • Tartufo, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Optional
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Optional
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Optional
Not Available
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
8 Years / 80,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
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