Size comparison · drawn to scale
Audi Q9 I vs Ford Explorer VI: size comparison
- Length Q9 I 247 mm10 in longer
- Width Q9 I 206 mm8 in wider
- Height Q9 I 32 mm1 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:24 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Q9 I is 247 mm10 in longer, 206 mm8 in wider and 32 mm1 in taller than the Explorer VI. Its wheelbase is 115 mm5 in longer.
| Dimension | Q9 I | Explorer VI | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,310 mm17 ft 5 in17 ft 5 in5,310 mm | 5,063 mm16 ft 7 in16 ft 7 in5,063 mm | +247 mm+10 in +4.9% |
| Width | 2,210 mm7 ft 3 in7 ft 3 in2,210 mm | 2,004 mm6 ft 7 in6 ft 7 in2,004 mm | +206 mm+8 in +10.3% |
| Height | 1,810 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,810 mm | 1,778 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,778 mm | +32 mm+1 in +1.8% |
| Wheelbase | 3,140 mm10 ft 4 in10 ft 4 in3,140 mm | 3,025 mm9 ft 11 in9 ft 11 in3,025 mm | +115 mm+5 in +3.8% |
| Footprint | 11.74 m²126.3 sq ft126.3 sq ft11.74 m² | 10.15 m²109.2 sq ft109.2 sq ft10.15 m² | +1.59 m²+17.1 sq ft +15.7% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 330 L11.7 cu ft11.7 cu ft330 L | - |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 2,466 kg5,437 lb5,437 lb2,466 kg | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Q9 I
- Single garage
- Tight 190 mm7 in to spare in length, 395 mm1 ft 4 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 310 mm1 ft 0 in too long
Explorer VI
- Single garage
- Tight 437 mm1 ft 5 in to spare in length, 498 mm1 ft 8 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 63 mm2 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Audi Q9 I or the Ford Explorer VI?
The Audi Q9 I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Q9 I is 247 mm longer, 206 mm wider and 32 mm taller than the Explorer VI. Its wheelbase is 115 mm longer.
Will the Audi Q9 I and the Ford Explorer VI fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Audi Q9 I fits, but it is tight to get out (190 mm to spare in length, 395 mm each side). The Ford Explorer VI fits, but it is tight to get out (437 mm to spare in length, 498 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.
