Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range RWD wins (5,37 s vs 5,97 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Q8 SUV | Model Y Long Range RWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.97 s | 5.37 s | 0.60 s · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.25 s | 13.91 s | 0.34 s · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.36 s | 26.20 s | 0.16 s · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 241 km/h | 216 km/h | 25 km/h · Q8 SUV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.55 kg/hp | 6.84 kg/hp | better ratio · Model Y Long Range RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q8 SUV | Model Y Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.15 s · tight gap | 1.30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.02 s · tight gap | 2.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.06 s | 3.80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.97 s | 5.37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.37 s | 7.45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.33 s | 14.80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.89 s | 33.31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.25 s | 13.91 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.36 s | 26.20 s |
| Top speed | 241 km/h | 216 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 160 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 283 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 582 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 935 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model Y Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 5.37 s versus 5.97 s for the Q8 SUV. The instant torque of 582 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.60 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Long Range RWD is doing 131 km/h against 125 km/h for the Q8 SUV. The gap is 0.21 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Long Range RWD crosses the line in 13.90 s versus 14.25 s. The 0.34 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Model Y Long Range RWD maxes out at 216 km/h while the Q8 SUV keeps accelerating towards 241 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.34 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Long Range RWD finishes in 26.20 s versus 26.36 s, with just 0.16 s to spare. The Q8 SUV fails to fully close the launch gap.
The Q8 SUV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Model Y Long Range RWD’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q8 SUV is capped at 241 km/h, the Model Y Long Range RWD at 217 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 9.86 seconds. The 0.60 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, Model Y Long Range RWD wins (5,37 s vs 5,97 s).
Q8 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,97 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Q8 SUV: 286 hp, ratio 7,55 kg/hp. Model Y Long Range RWD: 283 hp, ratio 6,84 kg/hp.
Q8 SUV: 241 km/h. Model Y Long Range RWD: 216 km/h.