Over 0–100 km/h, Q8 SUV wins (4,93 s vs 5,15 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 | Q8 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.15 s | 4.93 s | 0.22 s · Q8 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 13.41 s | 13.19 s | 0.22 s · Q8 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.35 s | 23.97 s | 0.38 s · Q8 SUV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 240 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.88 kg/hp | 4.94 kg/hp | better ratio · Q7 SUV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q7 SUV | Q8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s | 1.29 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.26 s | 2.14 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.77 s | 3.60 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.15 s | 4.93 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.87 s | 6.58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.60 s | 11.10 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.18 s | 18.18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.41 s | 13.19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.35 s | 23.97 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 240 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 | 489 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 385 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 489 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Q8 SUV hits 100 km/h in 4.93 s versus 5.15 s for the Q7 SUV. At this point, the Q8 SUV leads by 0.22 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q8 SUV is doing 140 km/h against 139 km/h for the Q7 SUV. The gap is 0.16 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q8 SUV crosses the line in 13.18 s versus 13.41 s. The 0.22 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Q8 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 195 km/h versus 192 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q8 SUV finishes in 23.96 s versus 24.35 s, with a 0.38 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Q7 SUV and the Q8 SUV are governed to 240 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.88 kg/hp vs 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.86 seconds. The 0.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Q8 SUV wins (4,93 s vs 5,15 s).
Q7 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,15 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Q7 SUV: 489 hp, ratio 4,88 kg/hp. Q8 SUV: 489 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV: 240 km/h. Q8 SUV: 240 km/h.