Sur 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV gagne (7,07 s vs 8,73 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 | Q5 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,07 s−1,66 s | 8,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,11 s−1,40 s | 16,51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s−1,48 s | 29,57 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 226 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,09 kg/hp | 9,00 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | Q5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 2,30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,22 s | 3,83 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,70 s | 6,36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,07 s | 8,73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,12 s | 11,77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,20 s | 20,94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 37,54 s | 39,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,11 s | 16,51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s | 29,57 s |
| Top speed | 226 km/h | 226 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 100 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 835 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 7.07 s versus 8.73 s for the Q5 SUV. At this point, the Q7 SUV leads by 1.66 s and sits roughly 33 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 117 km/h against 115 km/h for the Q5 SUV. The gap is 1.33 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q7 SUV crosses the line in 15.11 s versus 16.51 s. The 1.40 s gap represents roughly 55 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Q7 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 162 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q7 SUV finishes in 28.09 s versus 29.57 s, with a 1.48 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (226 vs 226 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Q7 SUV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Q5 SUV’s FWD. 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 share the same electronic speed cap: the Q7 SUV and the Q5 SUV are governed to 226 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.09 kg/hp vs 9.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.61 seconds. The 1.66 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, Q7 SUV gagne (7,07 s vs 8,73 s).
Q7 SUV passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,07 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Q7 SUV : 231 hp, ratio 9,09 kg/hp. Q5 SUV : 204 hp, ratio 9,00 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV : 226 km/h. Q5 SUV : 226 km/h.