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Ford Explorer EcoBoost 300 vs Audi Q7 SUV

Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.

large SUV · 2020 vs 2026 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
FordPetrolPlus rapide

Explorer EcoBoost 300

305 ch · 2020

VS
AudiDiesel

Q7 SUV

231 ch · 2026

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start réservoir plein · mild weather

Result · total trip time

AFord Explorer EcoBoost 300

7h01no stop

0 stops · 136.22 €

Gap5 minin favour of Explorer EcoBoost 300
BAudi Q7 SUV

7h06charging included

1 stop · 176.58 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureExplorer EcoBoost 300Q7 SUVGap
Total time7h017h065 min · Explorer EcoBoost 300
Charging stops0 stops1 stop1 stop · Explorer EcoBoost 300
Cost of energy used136.22 €176.58 €40.36 € · Explorer EcoBoost 300

Visualise the trip

Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.

FordPetrolFastest
Explorer EcoBoost 300
100%
901 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
136.22 €
Cost of energy used
AudiDiesel
Q7 SUV
100%
643 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +68 L · 146.47 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
176.58 €
Cost of energy used

The 5-minute lead of the Explorer EcoBoost 300 does not come from driving speed, but from one fewer charging stop on this route (0 vs 1).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: no stop for the Explorer EcoBoost 300 versus 1 stop of 5 min for the Q7 SUV.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (9,8 L/100km for Explorer EcoBoost 300 and 8,4 L/100km for Q7 SUV) are measured on a mixed cycle averaging ~46 km/h. At a steady 130 km/h, aerodynamic drag weighs much more heavily - it grows with the square of speed. Caralogy calculates a motorway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve - not a uniform correction factor. For this trip, the simulation yields 8,1 L/100km (Explorer EcoBoost 300) and 10,5 L/100km (Q7 SUV). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

Energy cost breakdown for your trip Paris → Marseille

The cost per kilometre depends on the electricity rate applied to each segment - based on the energy source used at that point of the trip.

Ford Explorer EcoBoost 300

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L775 km63 L consumed0.176 €/km136.22 €
Trip total136.22 €

Audi Q7 SUV

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L643 km68 L consumed0.228 €/km146.47 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L132 km14 L consumed0.228 €/km30.11 €
Trip total176.58 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
9.8 L/100 km · 8.4 L/100 km
Fuel tank
73 L · 75 L

Compare with another vehicle

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FordPetrol

Explorer EcoBoost 300

305 ch · 2020

AudiDiesel

Q7 SUV

231 ch · 2026

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Explorer EcoBoost 300 arrives in 7h01 with 0 fuel stops.

WLTP consumption does not reflect motorway reality. Aerodynamic drag grows with the square of speed, so real consumption is 15 to 25 % higher than WLTP combined. Caralogy calculates a highway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve.

Total time = driving time + charging time. Driving time is calculated at an average speed of 130 km/h on the motorway (adjustable). Charging time is calculated based on the real power curve of each vehicle, respecting the optimal 10 → 80 % range and the maximum power accepted by the chargers on the route.

No. The displayed cost covers only the energy consumed during the trip: kWh × energy rate, with a mix of home charging and DC fast chargers. Battery wear is a long-term ownership cost, not a trip cost.

On this trip, the energy used costs 136.22 € (Explorer EcoBoost 300) and 176.58 € (Q7 SUV). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.