Over 0–100 km/h, Formentor VZ e-Hybrid wins (6,54 s vs 7,07 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.
| Formentor VZ e-Hybrid | Q7 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,54 s−0,53 s | 7,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,71 s−0,40 s | 15,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,77 s−1,32 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 226 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,83 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,09 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 | Formentor VZ e-Hybrid | Q7 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,65 s | 1,17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,75 s | 2,22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,71 s | 4,70 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,54 s | 7,07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,74 s | 10,12 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,43 s | 19,20 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28,83 s | 37,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,71 s | 15,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,77 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 226 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 268 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 830 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed DSG |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 100 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Formentor VZ e-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 6.54 s versus 7.07 s for the Q7 SUV. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the Q7 SUV is 7 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 117 km/h against 127 km/h for the Formentor VZ e-Hybrid. The gap is 0.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Formentor VZ e-Hybrid crosses the line in 14.71 s versus 15.11 s. The 0.40 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Formentor VZ e-Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 175 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Formentor VZ e-Hybrid finishes in 26.77 s versus 28.09 s, with a 1.32 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 226 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Q7 SUV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Formentor VZ e-Hybrid’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Formentor VZ e-Hybrid and the Q7 SUV are governed to 225 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 11.95 seconds. The 0.53 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Formentor VZ e-Hybrid wins (6,54 s vs 7,07 s).
Formentor VZ e-Hybrid goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,54 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Formentor VZ e-Hybrid: 268 hp, ratio 6,83 kg/hp. Q7 SUV: 231 hp, ratio 9,09 kg/hp.
Formentor VZ e-Hybrid: 225 km/h. Q7 SUV: 226 km/h.