Which is better: 2018 Audi Q3 Quattro or 2027 Ford Explorer?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2018 Audi Q3 Quattro vs 2027 Ford Explorer on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2018 Audi Q3 Quattro or 2027 Ford Explorer?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2018 Audi Q3 Quattro starts lower at $35,000. Live Ford Explorer listings start at $17,470.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2018 Audi Q3 Quattro or 2027 Ford Explorer?

The 2018 Audi Q3 Quattro leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (35,000).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2018 Audi Q3 Quattro or 2027 Ford Explorer?

The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).

Which has better horsepower: 2018 Audi Q3 Quattro or 2027 Ford Explorer?

The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on horsepower in this comparison (400).

Which has better seats: 2018 Audi Q3 Quattro or 2027 Ford Explorer?

The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on seats in this comparison (7).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2018 Audi Q3 Quattro or 2027 Ford Explorer?

The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,600).

← Back to compare hub

Audi Q3 Quattro vs Ford Explorer

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

2018 Audi Q3 Quattro

Trim

Full research

2027 Ford Explorer

Trim

Full research Shop inventory

Overview

Spec	Audi Q3 QuattroPremium quattro	Ford ExplorerActive 100A
Selected trim	Premium quattro	Active 100A
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2018	2027

Pricing & market

Spec	Audi Q3 QuattroPremium quattro	Ford ExplorerActive 100A
MSRP	$35,000 (best)	$38,465
Lowest listing price	—	$17,470 (best)
Median listing price	—	$46,486 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$64,269 (best)
For sale now	0	35 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Audi Q3 QuattroPremium quattro	Ford ExplorerActive 100A
Combined MPG	23 MPG	24 MPG (best)
City MPG	20 MPG	20 MPG
Highway MPG	28 MPG	29 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	16.9 gal	17.9 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Audi Q3 QuattroPremium quattro	Ford ExplorerActive 100A
Horsepower	200 hp	300 hp (best)
Torque	207 lb-ft	310 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2 L	2.3 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Audi Q3 QuattroPremium quattro	Ford ExplorerActive 100A
Seating	5 seats	6 seats (best)
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	48.2 cu ft	85.8 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	—	5,300 lbs (best)
Curb weight	3,682 lbs (best)	—
Ground clearance	—	7.9 in (best)
Wheelbase	102.5 in	119.1 in (best)
Length	172.8 in	198.8 in (best)
Width	72.1 in	78.9 in (best)
Height	62.6 in	69.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Audi Q3 QuattroPremium quattro	Ford ExplorerActive 100A
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	1

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Audi Q3 Quattro	Ford Explorer
1	Premium quattro $35,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Active 100A $38,465 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Premium Plus quattro $37,900 MSRP	Active 100A $40,465 MSRP
3	—	Active 200A $40,400 MSRP
4	—	Active 200A $42,400 MSRP
5	—	ST-Line $44,200 MSRP
6	—	ST-Line $46,200 MSRP
7	—	Tremor $49,200 MSRP
8	—	Tremor $56,460 MSRP
9	—	Platinum $50,660 MSRP
10	—	Platinum $52,660 MSRP
11	—	ST $53,660 MSRP
12	—	ST $55,660 MSRP

Live inventory

Ford Explorer35 for sale

See all