Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS 958.1 gagne (5,56 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 GTS 958.1 | Q3 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,56 s−3,60 s | 9,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,70 s−3,23 s | 16,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,71 s−6,14 s | 30,85 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h+52 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,96 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 GTS 958.1 | Q3 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,48 s | 2,19 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,46 s | 3,65 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,03 s | 6,48 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,56 s | 9,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,24 s | 13,38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,09 s | 25,21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,82 s | 54,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,70 s | 16,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,71 s | 30,85 s |
| Top speed | 261 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 | 420 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 085 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| 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 GTS hits 100 km/h in 5.56 s versus 9.16 s for the Q3 SUV. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 3.60 s and sits roughly 26 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 137 km/h against 111 km/h for the Q3 SUV. The gap is 1.99 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 13.70 s versus 16.93 s. The 3.23 s gap represents roughly 114 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 24.70 s versus 30.84 s, with a 6.14 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 261 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 (4.96 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 3.60 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 GTS 958.1 gagne (5,56 s vs 9,16 s).
Cayenne GTS 958.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,56 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne GTS 958.1 : 420 hp, ratio 4,96 kg/hp. Q3 SUV : 150 hp, ratio 10,40 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS 958.1 : 261 km/h. Q3 SUV : 209 km/h.