Over 0–100 km/h, SQ7 SUV wins (4,03 s vs 6,80 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 | 225xe iPerformance F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.03 s | 6.80 s | 2.77 s · SQ7 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 14.96 s | 2.84 s · SQ7 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.97 s | 26.93 s | 4.96 s · SQ7 SUV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 202 km/h | 48 km/h · SQ7 SUV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.47 kg/hp | 7.17 kg/hp | better ratio · SQ7 SUV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | SQ7 SUV | 225xe iPerformance F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.13 s | 1.85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.88 s | 3.08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.05 s | 5.03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.03 s | 6.80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.25 s | 9.05 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.57 s | 15.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.51 s | 27.34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 14.96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.97 s | 26.93 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 202 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 | 224 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the SQ7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 4.03 s versus 6.80 s for the 225xe iPerformance. Despite lacking instant torque, 507 hp of power compensates. At this point, the SQ7 SUV leads by 2.77 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ7 SUV is doing 154 km/h against 126 km/h for the 225xe iPerformance. The gap is 1.96 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ7 SUV crosses the line in 12.11 s versus 14.96 s. The 2.84 s gap represents roughly 118 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 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ7 SUV finishes in 21.97 s versus 26.93 s, with a 4.96 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the SQ7 SUV is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 225xe iPerformance at 202 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.
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 10.41 seconds. The 2.77 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 6,80 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. 225xe iPerformance F44: 224 hp, ratio 7,17 kg/hp.
SQ7 SUV: 250 km/h. 225xe iPerformance F44: 202 km/h.