Comparing the 2023 Ford Explorer vs 2023 Audi Q3

Car details The amount shown reflects an estimate of the amount that you can expect to pay in Canadian dollars and includes freight and PDI. Taxes are excluded (unless selected otherwise). Photos for illustration purposes only, and may not reflect exact vehicle (including vehicle colour, trim, options, or other specifications). Some data and prices are provided by a third-party and we cannot guarantee their accuracy.
front45
MSRP starting at:

51,545

XLT 4WD
front45

2023 Audi Q3

MSRP starting at:

43,300

Komfort 40 TFSI quattro
 
Overview
Base MSRP $51,545 $43,300
EPA Classification Standard SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.6 10.9
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.7 8
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.3 L/140 2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 300 @ 5500 184 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 310 @ 3500 221 @ 3500
Passenger Capacity 6 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Standard SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.6 L/100 km 10.9 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.7 L/100 km 8 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.6 L/100 km 10.9 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.7 L/100 km 8 L/100 km
Engine Order Code 99H
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.3 L/140 2.0 L/121
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 300 @ 5500 184 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 310 @ 3500 221 @ 3500
Trans Order Code 44T UA
Trans Type 10 8
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.71 5.59
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.00 3.14
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.15 1.95
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.77 1.43
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.52 1.21
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.27 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.88 3.99
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.58 3.33
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 6 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 152.7
Front Head Room (in) 40.7 39.6
Front Leg Room (in) 43 40
Front Shoulder Room (in) 61.8 56.7
Front Hip Room (in) 59.2
Second Head Room (in) 40.5 37.6
Second Leg Room (in) 39 36.1
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Four Wheel Drive Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine (Option) Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Turbocharged (Option) Standard N/A
Turbocharged Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel (Option) Standard N/A
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T (Option) Standard N/A
A/T Standard Standard
Tow Hitch (Option) Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
10-Speed A/T (Option) Standard N/A
10-Speed A/T Standard N/A
All Wheel Drive N/A Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode N/A Standard
8-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential N/A Standard
Exterior
Generic Sun/Moonroof (Option) Standard N/A
Sun/Moonroof (Option) Standard N/A
Panoramic Roof (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Front Performance (Option) Standard Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance (Option) Standard Standard
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Panoramic Roof N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
Rear A/C Standard N/A
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats (Option) Standard N/A
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry (Option) Standard N/A
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks (Option) Standard N/A
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Navigation System (Option) Standard N/A
3rd Row Seat (Option) Standard N/A
3rd Row Seat Standard N/A
Power Driver Seat (Option) Standard N/A
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat (Option) Standard N/A
Power Passenger Seat Standard N/A
Pass-Through Rear Seat (Option) Standard N/A
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Cloth Seats Standard N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Rear Bucket Seats Standard N/A
Satellite Radio Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Fog Lamps (Option) Standard N/A
Heated Front Seat(s) (Option) Standard N/A
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Luggage Rack (Option) Standard N/A
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid Standard Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar (Option) Standard N/A
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar (Option) Standard N/A
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Entertainment System (Option) Standard N/A
Remote Engine Start (Option) Standard N/A
Remote Engine Start Standard N/A
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Power Liftgate Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard N/A
Rear Bench Seat (Option) Standard N/A
Premium Synthetic Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Heated Steering Wheel (Option) Standard N/A
WiFi Hotspot Standard N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control (Option) Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist (Option) Standard N/A
Pass-Through Rear Seat N/A Standard
Leather Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Leather Seats N/A Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim (Option) N/A Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener (Option) N/A Standard
Cargo Shade N/A Standard
Rear Bench Seat N/A Standard
Heated Steering Wheel N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag Standard N/A
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor (Option) Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard N/A
Lane Departure Warning Standard N/A
Cross-Traffic Alert (Option) Standard Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert Standard N/A
Lane Keeping Assist Standard N/A
Driver Restriction Features Standard N/A
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard N/A
Driver Monitoring Standard N/A
Evasion Assist (Option) Standard N/A
Front Side Air Bag (Option) N/A Standard
Rear Side Air Bag (Option) N/A Standard
Daytime Running Lights (Option) N/A Standard
Daytime Running Lights N/A Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors N/A Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling N/A Standard
Lane Departure Warning (Option) N/A Standard
ajax loader2