Over 0–100 km/h, SQ5 SUV wins (4,42 s vs 7,72 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | SQ5 SUV | A5 Sedan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.42 s | 7.72 s | 3.30 s · SQ5 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 12.76 s | 15.71 s | 2.95 s · SQ5 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.50 s | 28.00 s | 4.50 s · SQ5 SUV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 247 km/h | 3 km/h · SQ5 SUV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.56 kg/hp | 8.31 kg/hp | better ratio · SQ5 SUV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | SQ5 SUV | A5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.06 s | 2.12 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.78 s | 3.54 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.15 s | 5.76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.42 s | 7.72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.02 s | 10.24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.50 s | 17.44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.55 s | 30.10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.76 s | 15.71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.50 s | 28.00 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 247 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 | 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 695 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 7.72 s for the A5 Sedan. At this point, the SQ5 SUV leads by 3.30 s and sits roughly 31 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ5 SUV is doing 142 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 2.24 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ5 SUV crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 15.71 s. The 2.95 s gap represents roughly 119 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 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ5 SUV finishes in 23.50 s versus 27.99 s, with a 4.49 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 247 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The SQ5 SUV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the A5 Sedan’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.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the SQ5 SUV and the A5 Sedan are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.56 kg/hp vs 8.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.72 seconds. The 3.30 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 7,72 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. A5 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 8,31 kg/hp.
SQ5 SUV: 250 km/h. A5 Sedan: 247 km/h.