Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne E3.1 gagne (5,63 s vs 9,16 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.
| Cayenne E3.1 | Q3 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s−3,53 s | 9,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,87 s−3,06 s | 16,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s−5,49 s | 30,85 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h+36 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,84 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,40 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 | Cayenne E3.1 | Q3 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 2,19 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,24 s | 3,65 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,02 s | 6,48 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s | 9,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,59 s | 13,38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,19 s | 25,21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,12 s | 54,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,87 s | 16,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s | 30,85 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 209 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 985 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Cayenne hits 100 km/h in 5.63 s versus 9.16 s for the Q3 SUV. At this point, the Cayenne leads by 3.53 s and sits roughly 29 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne is doing 133 km/h against 111 km/h for the Q3 SUV. The gap is 2.00 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne crosses the line in 13.87 s versus 16.93 s. The 3.06 s gap represents roughly 109 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne finishes in 25.36 s versus 30.84 s, with a 5.49 s lead.
The Cayenne features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Q3 SUV’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 are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne is capped at 245 km/h, the Q3 SUV at 209 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.84 kg/hp vs 10.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.01 seconds. The 3.53 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne E3.1 gagne (5,63 s vs 9,16 s).
Cayenne E3.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,63 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne E3.1 : 340 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp. Q3 SUV : 150 hp, ratio 10,40 kg/hp.
Cayenne E3.1 : 245 km/h. Q3 SUV : 209 km/h.