Which one is better in off-road performance, the Audi Q5 or the Ford Edge?

The biggest difference between the two cars should be the brand, price and four-wheel drive. The Audi Q5 is a full-time four-wheel drive system based on the Torsen differential lock structure. Conventional axles are used between the front and rear axles. Open differentials, they do not have locking capabilities. In order to effectively limit wheel slip, the Audi Q5 uses an EDL electronic differential lock. Ruijie uses a drive system similar to Volkswagen's 4motion. It has a more high-end-sounding name called intelligent four-wheel drive. This system is also used in the Ford Escape. Ford's SUVs and pickups do not use dual-pump four-wheel drive (the kind of CRV, which is mechanical and relies on different shapes of silicone oil under temperature differences). The main reason is that Ford's SUVs are relatively heavy. Once the rear wheels are trapped, the dual-pump four-wheel drive will There is almost no way to escape the predicament. Ford should be considered to have a relatively long history in SUVs, and it has a deep technological foundation in terms of off-road performance and escape capabilities. However, the purpose of urban SUVs determines that there is no need to use an overly heavy drive mechanism, so Ford has learned very well from small and medium-sized SUVs and widely uses intelligent four-wheel drive. When comparing the extremes of these two four-wheel drive systems, the Q5 must take the lead. Regardless of the engine layout, vehicle weight, gearbox, and comparison of the extreme output torque of the front and rear axles (the front wheel limit is 65, the rear wheel is 85), the Q5 takes the lead. Advantages. However, according to the standards of off-road vehicles, both Q5 and Ruijie cannot meet the requirements of free off-road vehicles, and they are still urban SUVs. According to the standards of urban SUVs, Ruijie's 4-wheel drive is completely adequate. Passability, sharp ground clearance, and approach angle are all better than those of the Q5. In terms of space, the Ruijie is slightly larger. In terms of appearance, the Ruijie is more square and the Q5 is more fashionable. The difference in terminal transaction prices between the two is a bit big. If you buy the low-end Q5, you can basically buy the 3.5-inch Edge. The Ruijie 3.5 is subject to export quotas and has not been discontinued. The two brands are not at the same level internationally. After comprehensive consideration, I personally prefer Q5, which is more suitable for urban use; in addition, it can fully meet the needs of the original poster for occasional trips to the countryside.