Over 0–100 km/h, SQ6 SUV e-tron wins (4,37 s vs 5,13 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.
| SQ6 SUV e-tron | Taycan J1.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,37 s−0,76 s | 5,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,70 s−0,33 s | 13,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,29 s | 22,91 s+0,38 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,15 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 | SQ6 SUV e-tron | Taycan J1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,16 s | 1,53 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,93 s | 2,55 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,21 s | 4,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,37 s | 5,13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,84 s | 6,30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,17 s | 9,95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,87 s | 14,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,70 s | 13,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,29 s | 22,91 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
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 | 402 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 071 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Two-speed dog-ring rear |
Off the line, the SQ6 SUV e-tron hits 100 km/h in 4.37 s versus 5.13 s for the Taycan. At this point, the SQ6 SUV e-tron leads by 0.76 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ6 SUV e-tron is doing 144 km/h against 148 km/h for the Taycan. The gap is 0.52 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 13.02 s. The 0.33 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 230 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 230 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Taycan finishes in 22.91 s versus 23.29 s. The 0.38 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the SQ6 SUV e-tron and the Taycan are governed to 230 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.76 kg/hp vs 5.15 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.04 seconds. The 0.76 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, SQ6 SUV e-tron wins (4,37 s vs 5,13 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. Taycan J1.1: 402 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
SQ6 SUV e-tron: 230 km/h. Taycan J1.1: 230 km/h.