Sur 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV gagne (7,07 s vs 8,18 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 | Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,07 s−1,11 s | 8,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,11 s−1,01 s | 16,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s−1,71 s | 29,80 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 226 km/h+15 km/h | 211 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,09 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,45 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 | Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 1,90 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,22 s | 3,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,70 s | 5,71 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,07 s | 8,18 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,12 s | 11,49 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,20 s | 23,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 37,54 s | 58,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,11 s | 16,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s | 29,80 s |
| Top speed | 226 km/h | 211 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 | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 100 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 777 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 7.07 s versus 8.18 s for the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170. Despite lacking instant torque, 231 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Q7 SUV leads by 1.11 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 117 km/h against 115 km/h for the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170. The gap is 0.84 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q7 SUV crosses the line in 15.11 s versus 16.11 s. The 1.00 s gap represents roughly 38 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 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q7 SUV finishes in 28.09 s versus 29.80 s, with a 1.71 s lead.
The Q7 SUV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170’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.
Electronically capped at 226 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.
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 13.65 seconds. The 1.11 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 8,18 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. Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 : 170 hp, ratio 10,45 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV : 226 km/h. Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 : 211 km/h.