Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (5,82 s vs 6,08 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.
| Q7 SUV | RAV4 PHEV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,82 s−0,26 s | 6,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,16 s−0,17 s | 14,33 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,06 s | 25,91 s+0,15 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 264 km/h−29 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,05 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,50 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 | Q7 SUV | RAV4 PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,40 s | 1,58 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,34 s | 2,57 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,13 s | 4,47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,82 s | 6,08 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,00 s | 8,33 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,39 s | 13,97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26,59 s | 23,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,16 s | 14,33 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,06 s | 25,91 stight gap |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 264 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 394 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 385 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| 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 Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 5.82 s versus 6.08 s for the RAV4 PHEV. At this point, the Q7 SUV leads by 0.26 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 129 km/h against 129 km/h for the RAV4 PHEV. The gap is 0.23 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q7 SUV crosses the line in 14.16 s versus 14.33 s. The 0.17 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Q7 SUV maxes out at 235 km/h while the RAV4 PHEV keeps accelerating towards 264 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.10 s.
Around 798 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the RAV4 PHEV overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 29 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the RAV4 PHEV finishes in 25.91 s versus 26.06 s. The 0.15 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the Q7 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 (6.05 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 0.26 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, Q7 SUV wins (5,82 s vs 6,08 s).
Q7 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,82 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Q7 SUV: 394 hp, ratio 6,05 kg/hp. RAV4 PHEV: 306 hp, ratio 6,50 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV: 235 km/h. RAV4 PHEV: 264 km/h.