Sur 0–100 km/h, SQ6 Sportback e-tron gagne (4,37 s vs 6,93 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.
| SQ6 Sportback e-tron | Q8 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,37 s−2,56 s | 6,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,68 s−2,36 s | 15,04 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s−4,61 s | 27,78 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+4 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,35 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 | SQ6 Sportback e-tron | Q8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,16 s | 1,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,94 s | 2,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,21 s | 4,69 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,37 s | 6,93 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,83 s | 9,81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,08 s | 18,24 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,48 s | 34,32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,68 s | 15,04 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s | 27,78 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 226 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 509 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 855 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 160 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron hits 100 km/h in 4.37 s versus 6.93 s for the Q8 SUV. The instant torque of 855 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron leads by 2.56 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron is doing 145 km/h against 119 km/h for the Q8 SUV. The gap is 1.42 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron crosses the line in 12.68 s versus 15.03 s. The 2.36 s gap represents roughly 93 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 165 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron finishes in 23.17 s versus 27.77 s, with a 4.61 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 226 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the SQ6 Sportback e-tron is capped at 230 km/h, the Q8 SUV at 226 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 11.52 seconds. The 2.56 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, SQ6 Sportback e-tron gagne (4,37 s vs 6,93 s).
SQ6 Sportback e-tron passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,37 secondes (simulation calibrée).
SQ6 Sportback e-tron : 509 hp, ratio 4,76 kg/hp. Q8 SUV : 231 hp, ratio 9,35 kg/hp.
SQ6 Sportback e-tron : 230 km/h. Q8 SUV : 226 km/h.