Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Performance wins (3,76 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 | Model Y Performance | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.15 s | 3.76 s | 1.39 s · Model Y Performance |
| 400 m standing start | 13.41 s | 12.02 s | 1.39 s · Model Y Performance |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.35 s | 22.07 s | 2.28 s · Model Y Performance |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 250 km/h | 10 km/h · Model Y Performance |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.88 kg/hp | 4.39 kg/hp | better ratio · Model Y Performance |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q7 SUV | Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s | 1.03 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.26 s | 1.72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.77 s | 2.80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.15 s | 3.76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.87 s | 4.98 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.60 s | 8.65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.18 s | 14.13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.41 s | 12.02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.35 s | 22.07 s |
| Top speed limited | 240 km/h | 250 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 | 456 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 670 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 003 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model Y Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.76 s versus 5.15 s for the Q7 SUV. At this point, the Model Y Performance leads by 1.39 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Performance is doing 152 km/h against 139 km/h for the Q7 SUV. The gap is 1.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Performance crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 13.41 s. The 1.39 s gap represents roughly 65 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 192 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Performance finishes in 22.06 s versus 24.35 s, with a 2.28 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 Model Y Performance at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 4.39 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 1.39 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Performance wins (3,76 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. Model Y Performance: 456 hp, ratio 4,39 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV: 240 km/h. Model Y Performance: 250 km/h.