Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne E3.1 wins (5,63 s vs 7,62 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne E3.1 | Sportage HEV AWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.63 s | 7.62 s | 1.99 s · Cayenne E3.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.87 s | 15.56 s | 1.69 s · Cayenne E3.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.36 s | 27.74 s | 2.38 s · Cayenne E3.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 193 km/h | 52 km/h · Cayenne E3.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.84 kg/hp | 7.30 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne E3.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne E3.1 | Sportage HEV AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.33 s | 2.08 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.24 s | 3.48 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.02 s | 5.67 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.63 s | 7.62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.59 s | 9.95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.19 s | 16.88 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23.12 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13.87 s | 15.56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.36 s | 27.74 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 193 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 | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 985 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 230 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 680 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Cayenne hits 100 km/h in 5.63 s versus 7.62 s for the Sportage HEV AWD. At this point, the Cayenne leads by 1.99 s and sits roughly 26 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne is doing 133 km/h against 123 km/h for the Sportage HEV AWD. The gap is 1.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne crosses the line in 13.87 s versus 15.56 s. The 1.69 s gap represents roughly 70 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 173 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne finishes in 25.36 s versus 27.74 s, with a 2.38 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne is capped at 245 km/h, the Sportage HEV AWD at 193 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 7.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.34 seconds. The 1.99 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne E3.1 wins (5,63 s vs 7,62 s).
Cayenne E3.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,63 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne E3.1: 340 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp. Sportage HEV AWD: 230 hp, ratio 7,30 kg/hp.
Cayenne E3.1: 245 km/h. Sportage HEV AWD: 193 km/h.