Sur 0–100 km/h, Stelvio Veloce gagne (5,76 s vs 9,21 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Stelvio Veloce | Q3 Sportback | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,76 s−3,45 s | 9,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,12 s−2,56 s | 16,68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,01 s−4,26 s | 30,27 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+23 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,59 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,83 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Stelvio Veloce | Q3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,32 s | 2,08 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,24 s | 3,47 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,12 s | 6,18 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,76 s | 9,21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,99 s | 12,73 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,32 s | 23,40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26,33 s | 49,76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,12 s | 16,68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,01 s | 30,27 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 207 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 280 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 845 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Stelvio Veloce 2024 | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 625 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Stelvio Veloce hits 100 km/h in 5.76 s versus 9.21 s for the Q3 Sportback. At this point, the Stelvio Veloce leads by 3.45 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Stelvio Veloce is doing 129 km/h against 110 km/h for the Q3 Sportback. The gap is 1.77 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Stelvio Veloce crosses the line in 14.12 s versus 16.68 s. The 2.56 s gap represents roughly 94 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Stelvio Veloce continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Stelvio Veloce finishes in 26.01 s versus 30.26 s, with a 4.25 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Stelvio Veloce is capped at 230 km/h, the Q3 Sportback at 207 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit — it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.59 kg/hp vs 10.83 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.82 seconds. The 3.45 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Stelvio Veloce gagne (5,76 s vs 9,21 s).
Stelvio Veloce passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,76 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Stelvio Veloce : 280 hp, ratio 6,59 kg/hp. Q3 Sportback : 150 hp, ratio 10,83 kg/hp.
Stelvio Veloce : 230 km/h. Q3 Sportback : 207 km/h.