Over 0–100 km/h, SQ6 Sportback e-tron wins (4,37 s vs 7,52 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.37 s
7.52 s
| Measure | SQ6 Sportback e-tron | Q6 Sportback e-tron | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.37 s | 7.52 s | 3.15 s · SQ6 Sportback e-tron |
| 400 m standing start | 12.68 s | 15.61 s | 2.93 s · SQ6 Sportback e-tron |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.17 s | 28.40 s | 5.23 s · SQ6 Sportback e-tron |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 210 km/h | 20 km/h · SQ6 Sportback e-tron |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.76 kg/hp | 8.43 kg/hp | better ratio · SQ6 Sportback e-tron |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | SQ6 Sportback e-tron | Q6 Sportback e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.16 s | 1.90 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.94 s | 3.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.21 s | 5.40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.37 s | 7.52 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.83 s | 10.28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.08 s | 18.94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16.48 s | 36.01 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.68 s | 15.61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.17 s | 28.40 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 210 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 | 509 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 855 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 125 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron hits 100 km/h in 4.37 s versus 7.52 s for the Q6 Sportback e-tron. At this point, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron leads by 3.15 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron is doing 145 km/h against 120 km/h for the Q6 Sportback e-tron. The gap is 2.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron crosses the line in 12.68 s versus 15.60 s. The 2.93 s gap represents roughly 114 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron finishes in 23.17 s versus 28.40 s, with a 5.23 s lead.
The SQ6 Sportback e-tron features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Q6 Sportback e-tron’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 SQ6 Sportback e-tron is capped at 230 km/h, the Q6 Sportback e-tron at 210 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.76 kg/hp vs 8.43 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.98 seconds. The 3.15 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, SQ6 Sportback e-tron wins (4,37 s vs 7,52 s).
SQ6 Sportback e-tron goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
SQ6 Sportback e-tron: 509 hp, ratio 4,76 kg/hp. Q6 Sportback e-tron: 252 hp, ratio 8,43 kg/hp.
SQ6 Sportback e-tron: 230 km/h. Q6 Sportback e-tron: 210 km/h.