Over 0–100 km/h, SQ7 SUV wins (4,03 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 | SQ7 SUV | Q5 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.03 s | 5.00 s | 0.97 s · SQ7 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 13.38 s | 1.26 s · SQ7 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.97 s | 24.55 s | 2.58 s · SQ7 SUV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.47 kg/hp | 5.91 kg/hp | better ratio · SQ7 SUV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | SQ7 SUV | Q5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.13 s · tight gap | 1.19 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.88 s · tight gap | 2.00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.05 s | 3.57 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.03 s | 5.00 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.25 s | 6.88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.57 s | 12.14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.51 s | 20.28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 13.38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.97 s | 24.55 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 507 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 265 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| 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 SQ7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 4.03 s versus 5.00 s for the Q5 SUV. Despite lacking instant torque, 507 hp of power compensates. At this point, the SQ7 SUV leads by 0.97 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ7 SUV is doing 154 km/h against 136 km/h for the Q5 SUV. The gap is 0.71 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ7 SUV crosses the line in 12.11 s versus 13.38 s. The 1.26 s gap represents roughly 57 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the SQ7 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 213 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ7 SUV finishes in 21.97 s versus 24.54 s, with a 2.57 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the SQ7 SUV and the Q5 SUV 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.94 seconds. The 0.97 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, SQ7 SUV wins (4,03 s vs 5,00 s).
SQ7 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
SQ7 SUV: 507 hp, ratio 4,47 kg/hp. Q5 SUV: 367 hp, ratio 5,91 kg/hp.
SQ7 SUV: 250 km/h. Q5 SUV: 250 km/h.