Over 0–100 km/h, SQ6 SUV e-tron wins (4,37 s vs 5,00 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | SQ6 SUV e-tron | Q5 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.37 s | 5.00 s | 0.63 s · SQ6 SUV e-tron |
| 400 m standing start | 12.70 s | 13.38 s | 0.68 s · SQ6 SUV e-tron |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.29 s | 24.55 s | 1.26 s · SQ6 SUV e-tron |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 250 km/h | 20 km/h · Q5 SUV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.76 kg/hp | 5.91 kg/hp | better ratio · SQ6 SUV e-tron |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | SQ6 SUV e-tron | Q5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.16 s · tight gap | 1.19 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.93 s · tight gap | 2.00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.21 s | 3.57 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.37 s | 5.00 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.84 s | 6.88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.17 s | 12.14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16.87 s | 20.28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.70 s | 13.38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.29 s | 24.55 s |
| Top speed limited | 230 km/h | 250 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 | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 170 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the SQ6 SUV e-tron hits 100 km/h in 4.37 s versus 5.00 s for the Q5 SUV. At this point, the SQ6 SUV e-tron leads by 0.63 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ6 SUV e-tron is doing 144 km/h against 136 km/h for the Q5 SUV. The gap is 0.42 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ6 SUV e-tron crosses the line in 12.70 s versus 13.38 s. The 0.68 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the SQ6 SUV e-tron continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ6 SUV e-tron finishes in 23.29 s versus 24.54 s, with a 1.26 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), the Q5 SUV never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the SQ6 SUV e-tron is capped at 230 km/h, the Q5 SUV at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (4.76 kg/hp vs 5.91 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.94 seconds. The 0.63 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, SQ6 SUV e-tron wins (4,37 s vs 5,00 s).
SQ6 SUV e-tron goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
SQ6 SUV e-tron: 509 hp, ratio 4,76 kg/hp. Q5 SUV: 367 hp, ratio 5,91 kg/hp.
SQ6 SUV e-tron: 230 km/h. Q5 SUV: 250 km/h.