Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (6,11 s vs 6,86 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 | iX3 G08 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.11 s | 6.86 s | 0.75 s · Q7 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 15.08 s | 0.71 s · Q7 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.56 s | 27.54 s | 0.98 s · Q7 SUV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 241 km/h | 180 km/h | 61 km/h · Q7 SUV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.62 kg/hp | 7.64 kg/hp | better ratio · Q7 SUV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q7 SUV | iX3 G08 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.18 s | 1.89 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.07 s | 3.16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.16 s | 5.13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.11 s | 6.86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.55 s | 9.11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.70 s | 16.42 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.52 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 15.08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.56 s | 27.54 s |
| Top speed | 241 km/h | 180 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 180 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 6.11 s versus 6.86 s for the iX3. Despite lacking instant torque, 286 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Q7 SUV leads by 0.75 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 125 km/h against 126 km/h for the iX3. The gap is 0.76 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q7 SUV crosses the line in 14.37 s versus 15.07 s. The 0.71 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Q7 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q7 SUV finishes in 26.56 s versus 27.54 s, with a 0.98 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q7 SUV is capped at 241 km/h, the iX3 at 180 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.
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 10.53 seconds. The 0.75 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (6,11 s vs 6,86 s).
Q7 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,11 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Q7 SUV: 286 hp, ratio 7,62 kg/hp. iX3 G08: 286 hp, ratio 7,64 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV: 241 km/h. iX3 G08: 180 km/h.