Sur 0–100 km/h, SQ5 Sportback gagne (4,42 s vs 6,17 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.
| SQ5 Sportback | Q5 Sportback TFSI e-hybrid quattro S tronic 220 kW | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,42 s−1,75 s | 6,17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s−1,69 s | 14,45 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,50 s−2,97 s | 26,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+1 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,19 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 | SQ5 Sportback | Q5 Sportback TFSI e-hybrid quattro S tronic 220 kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,06 s | 1,42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 2,38 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,15 s | 4,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,42 s | 6,17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,02 s | 8,53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,50 s | 15,29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,55 s | 26,99 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s | 14,45 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,50 s | 26,47 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 249 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 299 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 150 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the SQ5 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 4.42 s versus 6.17 s for the Q5 Sportback TFSI e-hybrid quattro S tronic 220 kW. Despite lacking instant torque, 367 hp of power compensates. At this point, the SQ5 Sportback leads by 1.75 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ5 Sportback is doing 142 km/h against 126 km/h for the Q5 Sportback TFSI e-hybrid quattro S tronic 220 kW. The gap is 1.13 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ5 Sportback crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 14.45 s. The 1.69 s gap represents roughly 71 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the SQ5 Sportback continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ5 Sportback finishes in 23.50 s versus 26.47 s, with a 2.97 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 249 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the SQ5 Sportback and the Q5 Sportback TFSI e-hybrid quattro S tronic 220 kW are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.93 seconds. The 1.75 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, SQ5 Sportback gagne (4,42 s vs 6,17 s).
SQ5 Sportback passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,42 secondes (simulation calibrée).
SQ5 Sportback : 367 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp. Q5 Sportback TFSI e-hybrid quattro S tronic 220 kW : 299 hp, ratio 7,19 kg/hp.
SQ5 Sportback : 250 km/h. Q5 Sportback TFSI e-hybrid quattro S tronic 220 kW : 249 km/h.