Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 and Q7 SUV are neck and neck (7,07 s vs 7,11 s, no significant gap).
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.
| Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 | Q7 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,11 s | 7,07 s+0,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,11 s | 15,11 s+0,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,25 s−0,84 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+4 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,09 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 | Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 | Q7 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,69 s | 1,17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,08 s | 2,22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,00 s | 4,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,11 s | 7,07 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,24 s | 10,12 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,17 s | 19,20 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,15 s | 37,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,11 s | 15,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,25 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed | 230 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 | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 100 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 7.07 s versus 7.11 s for the Cayenne (6-speed manual). The 0.04 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 117 km/h against 125 km/h for the Cayenne (6-speed manual). The gap is 0.30 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) crosses the line in 15.11 s versus 15.11 s. The 0.00 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) finishes in 27.24 s versus 28.09 s, with a 0.84 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 226 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne (6-speed manual) is capped at 230 km/h, the Q7 SUV at 226 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.56 kg/hp vs 9.09 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.95 seconds. The 0.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 and Q7 SUV are neck and neck (7,07 s vs 7,11 s, no significant gap).
Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,11 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1: 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp. Q7 SUV: 231 hp, ratio 9,09 kg/hp.
Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1: 230 km/h. Q7 SUV: 226 km/h.