Over 0–100 km/h, Q3 Sportback wins (7,51 s vs 8,35 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Q3 Sportback | CR-V | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.51 s | 8.35 s | 0.84 s · Q3 Sportback |
| 400 m standing start | 15.30 s | 16.26 s | 0.96 s · Q3 Sportback |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.28 s | 29.28 s | 1.00 s · Q3 Sportback |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 221 km/h | 205 km/h | 16 km/h · Q3 Sportback |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.83 kg/hp | 8.52 kg/hp | better ratio · CR-V |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q3 Sportback | CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.22 s | 2.46 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.25 s | 3.62 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.03 s | 6.01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.51 s | 8.35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.43 s | 11.13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.35 s | 20.41 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 38.40 s | 53.67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.30 s | 16.26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.28 s | 29.28 s |
| Top speed | 221 km/h | 205 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 193 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 705 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 193 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 645 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | CVT |
Off the line, the Q3 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 7.51 s versus 8.35 s for the CR-V. At this point, the Q3 Sportback leads by 0.84 s and sits roughly 28 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q3 Sportback is doing 116 km/h against 118 km/h for the CR-V. The gap is 1.00 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q3 Sportback crosses the line in 15.30 s versus 16.25 s. The 0.96 s gap represents roughly 38 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Q3 Sportback continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 162 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q3 Sportback finishes in 28.27 s versus 29.27 s, with a 1.00 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q3 Sportback is capped at 221 km/h, the CR-V at 205 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 (8.83 kg/hp vs 8.52 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.97 seconds. The 0.84 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Q3 Sportback wins (7,51 s vs 8,35 s).
Q3 Sportback goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,51 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Q3 Sportback: 193 hp, ratio 8,83 kg/hp. CR-V: 193 hp, ratio 8,52 kg/hp.
Q3 Sportback: 221 km/h. CR-V: 205 km/h.