Over 0–100 km/h, SQ5 SUV wins (4,42 s vs 8,19 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.
| SQ5 SUV | A3 Sportback | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,42 s−3,77 s | 8,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s−3,20 s | 15,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,50 s−5,49 s | 28,99 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+18 km/h | 232 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,40 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 | SQ5 SUV | A3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,06 s | 1,83 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,15 s | 5,62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,42 s | 8,19 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,02 s | 11,23 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,50 s | 20,30 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,55 s | 38,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s | 15,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,50 s | 28,99 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 232 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 410 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the SQ5 SUV hits 100 km/h in 4.42 s versus 8.19 s for the A3 Sportback. At this point, the SQ5 SUV leads by 3.77 s and sits roughly 26 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ5 SUV is doing 142 km/h against 115 km/h for the A3 Sportback. The gap is 2.18 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ5 SUV crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 15.95 s. The 3.20 s gap represents roughly 121 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the SQ5 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ5 SUV finishes in 23.50 s versus 28.98 s, with a 5.48 s lead.
The SQ5 SUV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the A3 Sportback’s FWD. 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.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the SQ5 SUV 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 (5.56 kg/hp vs 9.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.06 seconds. The 3.77 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, SQ5 SUV wins (4,42 s vs 8,19 s).
SQ5 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,42 seconds (calibrated simulation).
SQ5 SUV: 367 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp. A3 Sportback: 150 hp, ratio 9,40 kg/hp.
SQ5 SUV: 250 km/h. A3 Sportback: 232 km/h.