Over 0–100 km/h, Q5 SUV wins (5,00 s vs 6,08 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Q5 SUV | RAV4 PHEV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.00 s | 6.08 s | 1.08 s · Q5 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 13.38 s | 14.33 s | 0.95 s · Q5 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.55 s | 25.91 s | 1.36 s · Q5 SUV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 264 km/h | 14 km/h · RAV4 PHEV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.91 kg/hp | 6.50 kg/hp | better ratio · Q5 SUV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q5 SUV | RAV4 PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.19 s | 1.58 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.00 s | 2.57 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.57 s | 4.47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.00 s | 6.08 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.88 s | 8.33 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.14 s | 13.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20.28 s | 23.37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.38 s | 14.33 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.55 s | 25.91 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 264 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 | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 170 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 306 hp | Inline-4 A25A-FXS (Dynamic Force, Atkinson cycle) |
| Torque | 389 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 990 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Hybrid Synergy Drive) |
Off the line, the Q5 SUV hits 100 km/h in 5.00 s versus 6.08 s for the RAV4 PHEV. At this point, the Q5 SUV leads by 1.08 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q5 SUV is doing 136 km/h against 129 km/h for the RAV4 PHEV. The gap is 0.76 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q5 SUV crosses the line in 13.38 s versus 14.33 s. The 0.95 s gap represents roughly 42 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Q5 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q5 SUV finishes in 24.54 s versus 25.91 s, with a 1.36 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 264 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Q5 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.91 kg/hp vs 6.50 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.59 seconds. The 1.08 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, Q5 SUV wins (5,00 s vs 6,08 s).
Q5 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,00 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Q5 SUV: 367 hp, ratio 5,91 kg/hp. RAV4 PHEV: 306 hp, ratio 6,50 kg/hp.
Q5 SUV: 250 km/h. RAV4 PHEV: 264 km/h.