Sur 0–100 km/h, SQ2 gagne (4,94 s vs 5,06 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.
| Macan GTS 95B.1 | SQ2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,06 s | 4,94 s+0,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,38 s−0,09 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,40 s−0,15 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 256 km/h | 257 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,26 kg/hp | 5,12 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Macan GTS 95B.1 | SQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,24 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,19 s | 2,07 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,76 s | 3,54 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,06 s | 4,94 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,87 s | 7,19 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,56 s | 12,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,52 s | 19,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,38 s | 13,47 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,40 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed | 256 km/h | 257 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 360 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the SQ2 hits 100 km/h in 4.94 s versus 5.06 s for the Macan GTS. At this point, the SQ2 leads by 0.12 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ2 is doing 133 km/h against 138 km/h for the Macan GTS. The gap is 0.02 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan GTS crosses the line in 13.37 s versus 13.47 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Macan GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan GTS finishes in 24.40 s versus 24.55 s, with a 0.15 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (256 vs 257 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 256 km/h, the Macan GTS never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.26 kg/hp vs 5.12 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.36 seconds. The 0.12 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, SQ2 gagne (4,94 s vs 5,06 s).
Macan GTS 95B.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,06 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Macan GTS 95B.1 : 360 hp, ratio 5,26 kg/hp. SQ2 : 300 hp, ratio 5,12 kg/hp.
Macan GTS 95B.1 : 256 km/h. SQ2 : 257 km/h.