Sur 0–100 km/h, Q6 SUV e-tron gagne (6,82 s vs 9,16 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.
| Q6 SUV e-tron | Q3 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,82 s−2,34 s | 9,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,01 s−1,92 s | 16,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,06 s−3,79 s | 30,85 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h+1 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,28 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,40 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 | Q6 SUV e-tron | Q3 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,93 s | 2,19 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,22 s | 3,65 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,19 s | 6,48 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,82 s | 9,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,93 s | 13,38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,78 s | 25,21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28,10 s | 54,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,01 s | 16,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,06 s | 30,85 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 209 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 302 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 485 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 200 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Q6 SUV e-tron hits 100 km/h in 6.82 s versus 9.16 s for the Q3 SUV. The instant torque of 485 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Q6 SUV e-tron leads by 2.34 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q6 SUV e-tron is doing 128 km/h against 111 km/h for the Q3 SUV. The gap is 1.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q6 SUV e-tron crosses the line in 15.00 s versus 16.93 s. The 1.92 s gap represents roughly 69 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Q6 SUV e-tron continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q6 SUV e-tron finishes in 27.06 s versus 30.84 s, with a 3.78 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 209 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Q6 SUV e-tron and the Q3 SUV are governed to 210 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 16.01 seconds. The 2.34 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, Q6 SUV e-tron gagne (6,82 s vs 9,16 s).
Q6 SUV e-tron passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,82 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Q6 SUV e-tron : 302 hp, ratio 7,28 kg/hp. Q3 SUV : 150 hp, ratio 10,40 kg/hp.
Q6 SUV e-tron : 210 km/h. Q3 SUV : 209 km/h.