Ford F150 vs Audi Q7
What's the difference?

Ford F150

$106,950 - $163,950

2026 price

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Audi Q7

$75,880 - $129,990

2025 price

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Summary

2026 Ford F150

2025 Audi Q7

By Marcus Craft

By Chris Thompson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Twin Turbo V6, 3.5L

Turbo V6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Diesel/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

13.4L/100km (combined)

7.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Roomy cabin
Smooth driving on-road
Reasonably capable off-road

Extremely comfortable
Sensible tech and ergonomics
Design still looks current

Dislikes

Price tag
Not quite premium enough
Underwhelming payload

Thirst for fuel
Lack of front row storage
Occasional drivetrain hesitation

2026 Ford F150 Summary

The Ford F-150 Platinum – the new top-shelf variant in the company’s F Series truck range – has arrived in Australia as part of the a refreshed line-up.

This full-sized dual-cab ute has a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 petrol engine, myriad drive modes and 4500kg towing capacity and, as such, is regarded as a rival for the likes of the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Tundra.

But with a price-tag tickling $164,000 before on-road costs and at a smidge under six metres long, is this big rig simply too big and too expensive?

We’re testing the short wheelbase (SWB) version this time, so let’s get into it.

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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

2026 Ford F150 2025 Audi Q7

Verdict

The Ford F-150 Platinum SWB is good but not great.

It has plenty of standard features onboard and some handy touches, it’s nice to drive on-road, and is adequately capable off-road but it lacks the overall plushness its price-tag promises.

The F-150’s smaller sibling, the Ranger Super Duty, does all of this F Truck’s jobs better, has more general appeal and all-round driveability, and it costs much less than the F-150.

Yet I can still see the appeal of the Ford F-150 Platinum SWB. As a potential purchase, it might make a lot more sense to you than me.

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 F150 vs Audi Q7 What's the difference?

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Ford F150 vs Audi Q7
What's the difference?