Ford Ecosport vs Audi Q7
What's the difference?

Ford Ecosport

$14,460 - $16,894

2019 price

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Audi Q7

$75,880 - $129,990

2025 price

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Summary

2019 Ford Ecosport

2025 Audi Q7

By Tom White

By Chris Thompson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 3, 1.5L

Turbo V6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Diesel/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

6.9L/100km (combined)

7.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Cheap
Great multimedia
Practical boot

Extremely comfortable
Sensible tech and ergonomics
Design still looks current

Dislikes

No active safety
Nasty cabin materials
No auto headlights

Thirst for fuel
Lack of front row storage
Occasional drivetrain hesitation

2019 Ford Ecosport Summary

We live in a strange time, where cars are going the way of the dinosaur and SUVs will take their place as the primary offerings of the worlds oldest and biggest car companies.

Look at Ford, the brand that literally wrote the book on automotive mass-production will soon no longer sell cars in its home market of America (apart from the Mustang, of course…) There’s a story your grandpa won’t believe.

It makes SUVs, especially small ones like the EcoSport all the more important. Customers who once would have considered the Fiesta small hatch (on which the EcoSport is based) would now rather hop into one of these. At least, that’s what the data says.

So, is the EcoSport a worthy successor to the hatchback mantle? Is it even economical or sporty? And what happened to the spare wheel on the rear door? Read on to find out.

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2025 Audi Q7 Summary

The updated Audi Q7 is a bit of a game of ‘spot the difference’ - but even though it’s far from a new generation, the update is more than just some shiny new bits.

While the brand’s first SUV is still in its second generation, a bit of modernised design and some tech tweaks are aimed at keeping it in line with rivals, even as it nears a decade on sale.

As well as the new features, there’s also a new variant bound for Aussie showrooms. So, is it still up to the task?

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Deep dive comparison

2019 Ford Ecosport 2025 Audi Q7

Verdict

So, should you buy a base-model Ford EcoSport Ambiente?

For the money it’s a great little daily commuter with an odd mix of dated trim and a great multimedia, but it’s definitely worth making room in your budget to investigate the Trend or Titanium grades.

Plus, it’s worth keeping in mind that many competitors now offer more comprehensive safety or more powerful drivetrains for not much more money.

Verdict

Overall, changes to the Q7 aren’t quite revolutionary, but that’s okay because it was already a fantastic large SUV.

The fact Audi has kept the price around the same mark and introduced a cheaper entry-grade should be welcome news for prospective buyers.

But even the existing variants are capable and impressive family haulers… and now they’re just that little bit better.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Ford Ecosport vs Audi Q7 What's the difference?

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Verdict

Ford Ecosport vs Audi Q7
What's the difference?