Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 gagne (6,25 s vs 7,43 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 S Hybrid 958.1 | Cayenne Diesel 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,25 s−1,18 s | 7,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,45 s−0,98 s | 15,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,79 s−1,72 s | 28,51 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 229 km/h+12 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,82 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,95 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 S Hybrid 958.1 | Cayenne Diesel 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,14 s | 2,59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,22 s | 5,03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,25 s | 7,43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,55 s | 10,43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,89 s | 19,71 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31,39 s | 39,81 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,45 s | 15,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,79 s | 28,51 s |
| Top speed | 229 km/h | 217 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 385 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 579 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 243 hp | Compacted graphite iron engine block and aluminum alloy cylinder heads |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Cayenne S Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 6.25 s versus 7.43 s for the Cayenne Diesel. At this point, the Cayenne S Hybrid leads by 1.18 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Hybrid is doing 125 km/h against 117 km/h for the Cayenne Diesel. The gap is 0.65 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S Hybrid crosses the line in 14.44 s versus 15.43 s. The 0.99 s gap represents roughly 39 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S Hybrid finishes in 26.79 s versus 28.50 s, with a 1.71 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (229 vs 217 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S Hybrid is capped at 242 km/h, the Cayenne Diesel at 217 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 (5.82 kg/hp vs 8.95 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 1.18 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 gagne (6,25 s vs 7,43 s).
Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,25 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 : 385 hp, ratio 5,82 kg/hp. Cayenne Diesel 958.1 : 243 hp, ratio 8,95 kg/hp.
Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 : 229 km/h. Cayenne Diesel 958.1 : 217 km/h.