Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S E-Hybrid 958.2 and Q8 SUV are neck and neck (5,57 s vs 5,60 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne S E-Hybrid 958.2 | Q8 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.57 s | 5.60 s | 0.03 s · Cayenne S E-Hybrid 958.2 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.83 s | 13.94 s | 0.11 s · Cayenne S E-Hybrid 958.2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.54 s | 25.66 s | 0.12 s · Cayenne S E-Hybrid 958.2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 237 km/h | 240 km/h | 3 km/h · Q8 SUV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.57 kg/hp | 6.13 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S E-Hybrid 958.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S E-Hybrid 958.2 | Q8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.19 s · tight gap | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.00 s | 2.20 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.80 s | 3.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.57 s · tight gap | 5.60 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.54 s | 7.69 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.48 s | 13.73 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.75 s · tight gap | 24.79 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.83 s · tight gap | 13.94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.54 s · tight gap | 25.66 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 240 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 | 422 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 590 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 350 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 5.57 s versus 5.60 s for the Q8 SUV. The 0.03 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid is doing 131 km/h against 131 km/h for the Q8 SUV. The gap is 0.11 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid crosses the line in 13.82 s versus 13.94 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, nothing changes. Same ceiling, same acceleration, same trajectory - both rivals run in formation to the line. The 0.12 s gap at 1,000 metres confirms what the specs already suggested: on track, they’re interchangeable. The real contest happens elsewhere - range, comfort, charging network reliability.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S E-Hybrid is capped at 243 km/h, the Q8 SUV at 240 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 (5.57 kg/hp vs 6.13 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.93 seconds. The 0.03 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S E-Hybrid 958.2 and Q8 SUV are neck and neck (5,57 s vs 5,60 s, no significant gap).
Cayenne S E-Hybrid 958.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,57 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S E-Hybrid 958.2: 422 hp, ratio 5,57 kg/hp. Q8 SUV: 394 hp, ratio 6,13 kg/hp.
Cayenne S E-Hybrid 958.2: 237 km/h. Q8 SUV: 240 km/h.