Over 0–100 km/h, Terramar VZ wins (5,39 s vs 6,13 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Terramar VZ | Q5 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.39 s | 6.13 s | 0.74 s · Terramar VZ |
| 400 m standing start | 13.71 s | 14.41 s | 0.70 s · Terramar VZ |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.72 s | 26.36 s | 1.64 s · Terramar VZ |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h | 250 km/h | 11 km/h · Terramar VZ |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.57 kg/hp | 7.19 kg/hp | better ratio · Terramar VZ |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Terramar VZ | Q5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.70 s | 1.43 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.50 s | 2.40 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.06 s | 4.33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.39 s | 6.13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.20 s | 8.45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.09 s | 15.05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.78 s | 26.38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.71 s | 14.41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.72 s | 26.36 s |
| Top speed limited | 261 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 | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 670 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DSG |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 299 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 150 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Terramar VZ hits 100 km/h in 5.39 s versus 6.13 s for the Q5 SUV. Despite lacking instant torque, 300 hp of power compensates. The 0.74 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Terramar VZ is doing 138 km/h against 127 km/h for the Q5 SUV. The gap is 0.30 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Terramar VZ crosses the line in 13.70 s versus 14.41 s. The 0.70 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Terramar VZ continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Terramar VZ finishes in 24.72 s versus 26.35 s, with a 1.63 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (261 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Q5 SUV 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 9.81 seconds. The 0.74 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, Terramar VZ wins (5,39 s vs 6,13 s).
Terramar VZ goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,39 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Terramar VZ: 300 hp, ratio 5,57 kg/hp. Q5 SUV: 299 hp, ratio 7,19 kg/hp.
Terramar VZ: 261 km/h. Q5 SUV: 250 km/h.