Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne E3.1 gagne (5,63 s vs 5,97 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.
| Cayenne E3.1 | Q8 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s−0,34 s | 5,97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,87 s−0,38 s | 14,25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s−1,00 s | 26,36 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h+4 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,84 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,55 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 | Cayenne E3.1 | Q8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,15 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,24 s | 2,02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,02 s | 4,06 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s | 5,97 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,59 s | 8,37 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,19 s | 15,33 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,12 s | 27,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,87 s | 14,25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s | 26,36 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 241 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 | V6 |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 985 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 160 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Cayenne hits 100 km/h in 5.63 s versus 5.97 s for the Q8 SUV. Despite the faster sprint time, the Q8 SUV 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 Cayenne is doing 133 km/h against 125 km/h for the Q8 SUV. The gap is 0.10 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne crosses the line in 13.87 s versus 14.25 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne finishes in 25.36 s versus 26.36 s, with a 1.00 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (245 vs 241 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne is capped at 245 km/h, the Q8 SUV at 241 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 (5.84 kg/hp vs 7.55 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.86 seconds. The 0.34 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, Cayenne E3.1 gagne (5,63 s vs 5,97 s).
Cayenne E3.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,63 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne E3.1 : 340 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp. Q8 SUV : 286 hp, ratio 7,55 kg/hp.
Cayenne E3.1 : 245 km/h. Q8 SUV : 241 km/h.