Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne E3.1 wins (5,63 s vs 9,81 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 | Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.63 s | 9.81 s | 4.18 s · Cayenne E3.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.87 s | 17.37 s | 3.50 s · Cayenne E3.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.36 s | 30.61 s | 5.25 s · Cayenne E3.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 213 km/h | 32 km/h · Cayenne E3.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.84 kg/hp | 9.03 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 | Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.33 s | 2.80 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.24 s | 4.69 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.02 s | 7.47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.63 s | 9.81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.59 s | 12.86 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.19 s | 22.47 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23.12 s | 48.00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.87 s | 17.37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.36 s | 30.61 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 213 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 | 160 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch EDC |
Off the line, the Cayenne hits 100 km/h in 5.63 s versus 9.81 s for the Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC. At this point, the Cayenne leads by 4.18 s and sits roughly 42 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne is doing 133 km/h against 113 km/h for the Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC. The gap is 2.73 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne crosses the line in 13.87 s versus 17.37 s. The 3.50 s gap represents roughly 130 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 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne finishes in 25.36 s versus 30.61 s, with a 5.25 s lead.
The Cayenne features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC’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.
Electronically capped at 245 km/h, the Cayenne 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.84 kg/hp vs 9.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.73 seconds. The 4.18 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 9,81 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. Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC: 160 hp, ratio 9,03 kg/hp.
Cayenne E3.1: 245 km/h. Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC: 213 km/h.