Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne (6-speed manual) wins (7,11 s vs 10,41 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
10.41 s
| Measure | Cayenne (6-speed manual) | 216i Active Tourer G42 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.11 s | 10.41 s | 3.30 s · Cayenne (6-speed manual) |
| 400 m standing start | 15.11 s | 17.51 s | 2.40 s · Cayenne (6-speed manual) |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.25 s | 31.92 s | 4.67 s · Cayenne (6-speed manual) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 206 km/h | 24 km/h · Cayenne (6-speed manual) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.56 kg/hp | 12.05 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne (6-speed manual) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne (6-speed manual) | 216i Active Tourer G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.69 s | 2.21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.08 s | 3.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.00 s | 7.14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.11 s | 10.41 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.24 s | 14.77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.17 s | 28.87 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.15 s | 74.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.11 s | 17.51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.25 s | 31.92 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 206 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 | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 122 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) hits 100 km/h in 7.11 s versus 10.41 s for the 216i Active Tourer. At this point, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) leads by 3.30 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) is doing 125 km/h against 105 km/h for the 216i Active Tourer. The gap is 1.47 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) crosses the line in 15.11 s versus 17.50 s. The 2.40 s gap represents roughly 84 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) finishes in 27.24 s versus 31.91 s, with a 4.67 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne (6-speed manual) is capped at 230 km/h, the 216i Active Tourer at 206 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 (6.56 kg/hp vs 12.05 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.46 seconds. The 3.30 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, Cayenne (6-speed manual) wins (7,11 s vs 10,41 s).
Cayenne (6-speed manual) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,11 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne (6-speed manual): 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp. 216i Active Tourer G42: 122 hp, ratio 12,05 kg/hp.
Cayenne (6-speed manual): 230 km/h. 216i Active Tourer G42: 206 km/h.