Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS wins (5,56 s vs 7,07 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne GTS | Q7 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.56 s | 7.07 s | 1.51 s · Cayenne GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 13.70 s | 15.11 s | 1.41 s · Cayenne GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.71 s | 28.09 s | 3.38 s · Cayenne GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h | 226 km/h | 35 km/h · Cayenne GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.96 kg/hp | 9.09 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne GTS |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne GTS | Q7 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.48 s | 1.17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.46 s | 2.22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.03 s | 4.70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.56 s | 7.07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.24 s | 10.12 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.09 s | 19.20 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.82 s | 37.54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.70 s | 15.11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.71 s | 28.09 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 226 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 | 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 | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 100 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 5.56 s versus 7.07 s for the Q7 SUV. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 1.51 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 137 km/h against 117 km/h for the Q7 SUV. The gap is 0.60 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 13.70 s versus 15.11 s. The 1.41 s gap represents roughly 56 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 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 24.70 s versus 28.09 s, with a 3.38 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 261 km/h, the Q7 SUV at 226 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 9.09 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.95 seconds. The 1.51 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS wins (5,56 s vs 7,07 s).
Cayenne GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,56 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS: 420 hp, ratio 4,96 kg/hp. Q7 SUV: 231 hp, ratio 9,09 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS: 261 km/h. Q7 SUV: 226 km/h.