Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range RWD wins (5,37 s vs 7,52 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Model Y Long Range RWD | Q6 Sportback e-tron | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.37 s | 7.52 s | 2.15 s · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 13.91 s | 15.61 s | 1.70 s · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.20 s | 28.40 s | 2.20 s · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 216 km/h | 210 km/h | 6 km/h · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.84 kg/hp | 8.43 kg/hp | better ratio · Model Y Long Range RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model Y Long Range RWD | Q6 Sportback e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.30 s | 1.90 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.17 s | 3.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.80 s | 5.40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.37 s | 7.52 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.45 s | 10.28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.80 s | 18.94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.31 s | 36.01 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.91 s | 15.61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.20 s | 28.40 s |
| Top speed | 216 km/h | 210 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 | 283 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 582 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 935 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 125 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Model Y Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 5.37 s versus 7.52 s for the Q6 Sportback e-tron. At this point, the Model Y Long Range RWD leads by 2.15 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Long Range RWD is doing 131 km/h against 120 km/h for the Q6 Sportback e-tron. The gap is 1.32 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Long Range RWD crosses the line in 13.90 s versus 15.60 s. The 1.70 s gap represents roughly 68 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Long Range RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Long Range RWD finishes in 26.20 s versus 28.40 s, with a 2.20 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (216 vs 210 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model Y Long Range RWD is capped at 217 km/h, the Q6 Sportback e-tron at 210 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.84 kg/hp vs 8.43 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.98 seconds. The 2.15 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, Model Y Long Range RWD wins (5,37 s vs 7,52 s).
Model Y Long Range RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model Y Long Range RWD: 283 hp, ratio 6,84 kg/hp. Q6 Sportback e-tron: 252 hp, ratio 8,43 kg/hp.
Model Y Long Range RWD: 216 km/h. Q6 Sportback e-tron: 210 km/h.