Sur 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV gagne (5,63 s vs 7,11 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 | Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s−1,48 s | 7,11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,94 s−1,17 s | 15,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,56 s−1,69 s | 27,25 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 246 km/h+16 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,04 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,56 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 | Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,69 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,25 s | 3,08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,02 s | 5,00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s | 7,11 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,68 s | 9,24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,53 s | 16,17 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,85 s | 29,15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,94 s | 15,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,56 s | 27,25 s |
| Top speed | 246 km/h | 230 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 055 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 5.63 s versus 7.11 s for the Cayenne (6-speed manual). At this point, the Q7 SUV leads by 1.48 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 131 km/h against 125 km/h for the Cayenne (6-speed manual). The gap is 0.89 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q7 SUV crosses the line in 13.94 s versus 15.11 s. The 1.17 s gap represents roughly 49 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 181 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q7 SUV finishes in 25.56 s versus 27.24 s, with a 1.69 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q7 SUV is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) at 230 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 (6.04 kg/hp vs 6.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.93 seconds. The 1.48 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 (5,63 s vs 7,11 s).
Q7 SUV passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,63 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Q7 SUV : 340 hp, ratio 6,04 kg/hp. Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 : 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV : 246 km/h. Cayenne (6-speed manual) 958.1 : 230 km/h.