Over 0–100 km/h, iX xDrive50 I20 wins (4,69 s vs 4,94 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | iX xDrive50 I20 | SQ2 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.69 s | 4.94 s | 0.25 s · iX xDrive50 I20 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.93 s | 13.47 s | 0.54 s · iX xDrive50 I20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.92 s | 24.55 s | 0.63 s · iX xDrive50 I20 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 257 km/h | 57 km/h · SQ2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.94 kg/hp | 5.12 kg/hp | better ratio · iX xDrive50 I20 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | iX xDrive50 I20 | SQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.29 s | 1.24 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.15 s | 2.07 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.50 s · tight gap | 3.54 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.69 s | 4.94 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.18 s | 7.19 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.39 s | 12.14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16.61 s | 19.93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.93 s | 13.47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.92 s | 24.55 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 257 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 | 523 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 765 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 585 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the iX xDrive50 hits 100 km/h in 4.69 s versus 4.94 s for the SQ2. The instant torque of 765 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.25 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the iX xDrive50 is doing 144 km/h against 133 km/h for the SQ2. The gap is 0.25 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX xDrive50 crosses the line in 12.93 s versus 13.47 s. The 0.54 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the iX xDrive50 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the iX xDrive50 finishes in 23.92 s versus 24.55 s, with a 0.63 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (257 km/h), the SQ2 never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the iX xDrive50 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
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 8.36 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, iX xDrive50 I20 wins (4,69 s vs 4,94 s).
iX xDrive50 I20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,69 seconds (calibrated simulation).
iX xDrive50 I20: 523 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp. SQ2: 300 hp, ratio 5,12 kg/hp.
iX xDrive50 I20: 200 km/h. SQ2: 257 km/h.