Over 0–100 km/h, Q8 SUV wins (6,93 s vs 7,07 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Q7 SUV | Q8 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.07 s | 6.93 s | 0.14 s · Q8 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 15.11 s | 15.04 s | 0.07 s · Q8 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.09 s | 27.78 s | 0.31 s · Q8 SUV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 226 km/h | 226 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.09 kg/hp | 9.35 kg/hp | better ratio · Q7 SUV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q7 SUV | Q8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.17 s · tight gap | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.22 s · tight gap | 2.33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.70 s | 4.69 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.07 s | 6.93 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.12 s | 9.81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.20 s | 18.24 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 37.54 s | 34.32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.11 s | 15.04 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.09 s | 27.78 s |
| Top speed | 226 km/h | 226 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 | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 100 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 160 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Q8 SUV hits 100 km/h in 6.93 s versus 7.07 s for the Q7 SUV. Despite the faster sprint time, the Q7 SUV is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 117 km/h against 119 km/h for the Q8 SUV. The gap is 0.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q8 SUV crosses the line in 15.03 s versus 15.11 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Q8 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 165 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q8 SUV finishes in 27.77 s versus 28.09 s, with a 0.31 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (226 vs 226 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Q7 SUV and the Q8 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 9.35 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.95 seconds. The 0.14 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, Q8 SUV wins (6,93 s vs 7,07 s).
Q7 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,07 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Q7 SUV: 231 hp, ratio 9,09 kg/hp. Q8 SUV: 231 hp, ratio 9,35 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV: 226 km/h. Q8 SUV: 226 km/h.