Mountain Roads Q5 Vs. F150 4X
12-19-2017, 11:06 AM
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Mountain Roads Q5 Vs. F150 4X
I am about to do some long distance mountain travel up here in BC. Which would be more suitable for icy, snowy roads? The choices are a 2017 4X F150 with new Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 studded tires or a 2015 Q5 TDI with new Pirreli Ice Zero tires. Just curious as to whether the Q5's advanced quatro system would perform better than the F150 in 4high with the the studded tires.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
12-19-2017, 01:08 PM
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Audible911 that's a bit of a toughy.If your talking fire roads in the mountains then the Ford might be most suitable.If you're talking regular snow covered roads/highways then the Audi wins easily.The AWD system is vastly superior to the Ford's 4WD and the F150's live rear axle can produce some interesting results on a bumpy icy curve.
Out of interest where in Bc.are you eh? My boys live in Golden and I got to drive some interesting trails with my Q5 to do some fishing in alpine lakes.
Out of interest where in Bc.are you eh? My boys live in Golden and I got to drive some interesting trails with my Q5 to do some fishing in alpine lakes.
12-19-2017, 03:01 PM
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the Q5, but I might be biased to that. Audi's quattro system is far better in my opinion. Plus the TDI will be nice to have as well for the TQ. (not saying the Ford doesn't have its fair share. The best combo would be the Q5 and the tires from the F150.
12-19-2017, 03:09 PM
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Yeah, if we're discussing driving on the streets, the Audi will be the winner due to its full time AWD.
01-02-2018, 01:47 PM
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It does handle the streets quite well, Not sure if my old Subaru would of made it.
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01-02-2018, 02:23 PM
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Yeah here in the land of ice and snow clearance plays a major role.Subies are great snow machines but a lot of the Imprezas have a low snout which really gets in the way.The Q5 is wonderful in the snow with good shoes !
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01-03-2018, 11:16 AM
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"All seasons" are the best tires. If you're parked year 'round and not driving on them.(G)
Audi's claim for their AWD system is that it is made for the best traction ON ROADS, on pavement.
No one claims (with a straight face) that any AWD system can match any 4WD system for off-road, logging roads, etc.
And nothing grips on packed snow and ice the way studs do. But, studs also have the LEAST traction on wet paved roads.
So there are tradeoffs both ways, and the "best" solution will depend on what the OP really needs.
On wet roads you can slow down, and the ABS system is there to help, but on ice none of that matters and the studs are the only way to get a grip. (Not so much fun as you might think, to ride your car like a whirl-a-gig and wonder where it is going to stop, is it?)
The Ford probably also has more ground clearance, and that counts. Once the snow gets deep enough to reach the underbody or the aerodynamic parts, either the car dives down like a submarine or it lifts up off the ground. Either way, it won't be able to move.
Audi's claim for their AWD system is that it is made for the best traction ON ROADS, on pavement.
No one claims (with a straight face) that any AWD system can match any 4WD system for off-road, logging roads, etc.
And nothing grips on packed snow and ice the way studs do. But, studs also have the LEAST traction on wet paved roads.
So there are tradeoffs both ways, and the "best" solution will depend on what the OP really needs.
On wet roads you can slow down, and the ABS system is there to help, but on ice none of that matters and the studs are the only way to get a grip. (Not so much fun as you might think, to ride your car like a whirl-a-gig and wonder where it is going to stop, is it?)
The Ford probably also has more ground clearance, and that counts. Once the snow gets deep enough to reach the underbody or the aerodynamic parts, either the car dives down like a submarine or it lifts up off the ground. Either way, it won't be able to move.
