Sur 0–100 km/h, Q3 SUV gagne (9,16 s vs 10,21 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.
| Q3 SUV | Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,16 s−1,05 s | 10,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,93 s−0,63 s | 17,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,85 s−1,14 s | 31,99 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 209 km/h+16 km/h | 193 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,40 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,55 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 | Q3 SUV | Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,19 s | 2,42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,65 s | 3,72 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,48 s | 7,20 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,16 s | 10,21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13,38 s | 14,68 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 25,21 s | 29,72 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 54,13 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 16,93 s | 17,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,85 s | 31,99 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 193 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 582 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Q3 SUV hits 100 km/h in 9.16 s versus 10.21 s for the Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150. At this point, the Q3 SUV leads by 1.05 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q3 SUV is doing 111 km/h against 105 km/h for the Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150. The gap is 0.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q3 SUV crosses the line in 16.93 s versus 17.56 s. The 0.63 s gap represents roughly 23 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Q3 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 151 km/h versus 147 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q3 SUV finishes in 30.84 s versus 31.98 s, with a 1.14 s lead.
Electronically capped at 209 km/h, the Q3 SUV never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (10.40 kg/hp vs 10.55 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.26 seconds. The 1.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Q3 SUV gagne (9,16 s vs 10,21 s).
Q3 SUV passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 9,16 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Q3 SUV : 150 hp, ratio 10,40 kg/hp. Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 : 150 hp, ratio 10,55 kg/hp.
Q3 SUV : 209 km/h. Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 : 193 km/h.