Over 0–100 km/h, EV6 AWD Long Range wins (5,16 s vs 6,82 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 | EV6 AWD Long Range | Q6 Sportback e-tron | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.16 s | 6.82 s | 1.66 s · EV6 AWD Long Range |
| 400 m standing start | 13.61 s | 15.00 s | 1.39 s · EV6 AWD Long Range |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.55 s | 27.04 s | 1.49 s · EV6 AWD Long Range |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 185 km/h | 210 km/h | 25 km/h · Q6 Sportback e-tron |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.72 kg/hp | 7.19 kg/hp | better ratio · EV6 AWD Long Range |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | EV6 AWD Long Range | Q6 Sportback e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.33 s | 1.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.23 s | 3.22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.75 s | 5.19 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.16 s | 6.82 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.98 s | 8.93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.89 s | 15.75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 27.93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.61 s | 15.00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.55 s | 27.04 s |
| Top speed | 185 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 | 325 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 605 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 306 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 485 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 200 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the EV6 AWD Long Range hits 100 km/h in 5.16 s versus 6.82 s for the Q6 Sportback e-tron. At this point, the EV6 AWD Long Range leads by 1.66 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the EV6 AWD Long Range is doing 135 km/h against 128 km/h for the Q6 Sportback e-tron. The gap is 1.16 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the EV6 AWD Long Range crosses the line in 13.61 s versus 15.00 s. The 1.39 s gap represents roughly 59 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the EV6 AWD Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 183 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the EV6 AWD Long Range finishes in 25.54 s versus 27.04 s, with a 1.50 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (210 km/h), the Q6 Sportback e-tron never recovers its launch deficit.
The EV6 AWD Long Range features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Q6 Sportback e-tron’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the EV6 AWD Long Range is capped at 185 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 (6.72 kg/hp vs 7.19 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.26 seconds. The 1.66 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, EV6 AWD Long Range wins (5,16 s vs 6,82 s).
EV6 AWD Long Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
EV6 AWD Long Range: 325 hp, ratio 6,72 kg/hp. Q6 Sportback e-tron: 306 hp, ratio 7,19 kg/hp.
EV6 AWD Long Range: 185 km/h. Q6 Sportback e-tron: 210 km/h.