Sur 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV gagne (5,15 s vs 5,57 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 S E-Hybrid 958.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,15 s−0,42 s | 5,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,41 s−0,42 s | 13,83 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,35 s−1,19 s | 25,54 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+3 km/h | 237 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,88 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,57 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 S E-Hybrid 958.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,19 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,77 s | 3,80 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,15 s | 5,57 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,87 s | 7,54 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,60 s | 13,48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,18 s | 24,75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,41 s | 13,83 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,35 s | 25,54 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 237 km/h |
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 | 422 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 590 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 350 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 5.15 s versus 5.57 s for the Cayenne S E-Hybrid. Despite the faster sprint time, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 139 km/h against 131 km/h for the Cayenne S E-Hybrid. The gap is 0.14 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q7 SUV crosses the line in 13.41 s versus 13.82 s. The 0.42 s gap represents roughly 19 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 192 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q7 SUV finishes in 24.35 s versus 25.54 s, with a 1.20 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 237 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q7 SUV is capped at 240 km/h, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid at 243 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.88 kg/hp vs 5.57 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.76 seconds. The 0.42 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 (5,15 s vs 5,57 s).
Q7 SUV passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,15 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Q7 SUV : 489 hp, ratio 4,88 kg/hp. Cayenne S E-Hybrid 958.2 : 422 hp, ratio 5,57 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV : 240 km/h. Cayenne S E-Hybrid 958.2 : 237 km/h.