Sur 0–100 km/h, Q8 SUV gagne (5,97 s vs 6,15 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 | Q8 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,15 s | 5,97 s+0,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,41 s | 14,25 s+0,16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,57 s | 26,36 s+0,21 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 241 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,34 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,55 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 | Q8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,15 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,16 s | 2,02 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,22 s | 4,06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,15 s | 5,97 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,55 s | 8,37 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,63 s | 15,33 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28,47 s | 27,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,41 s | 14,25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,57 s | 26,36 s |
| Top speed | 241 km/h | 241 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 100 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 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 5.97 s versus 6.15 s for the Q7 SUV. At this point, the Q8 SUV leads by 0.18 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q8 SUV is doing 125 km/h against 125 km/h for the Q7 SUV. The gap is 0.14 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q8 SUV crosses the line in 14.25 s versus 14.41 s. The 0.16 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Q8 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 173 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q8 SUV finishes in 26.36 s versus 26.57 s, with a 0.21 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (241 vs 241 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Q7 SUV and the Q8 SUV are governed to 241 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 (7.34 kg/hp vs 7.55 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.07 seconds. The 0.18 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, Q8 SUV gagne (5,97 s vs 6,15 s).
Q7 SUV passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,15 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Q7 SUV : 286 hp, ratio 7,34 kg/hp. Q8 SUV : 286 hp, ratio 7,55 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV : 241 km/h. Q8 SUV : 241 km/h.