Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS wins (5,56 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 GTS | Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.56 s | 9.81 s | 4.25 s · Cayenne GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 13.70 s | 17.37 s | 3.67 s · Cayenne GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.71 s | 30.61 s | 5.90 s · Cayenne GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h | 213 km/h | 48 km/h · Cayenne GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.96 kg/hp | 9.03 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne GTS |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne GTS | Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.48 s | 2.80 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.46 s | 4.69 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.03 s | 7.47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.56 s | 9.81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.24 s | 12.86 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.09 s | 22.47 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.82 s | 48.00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.70 s | 17.37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.71 s | 30.61 s |
| Top speed | 261 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 | 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 | 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 GTS hits 100 km/h in 5.56 s versus 9.81 s for the Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 4.25 s and sits roughly 38 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 137 km/h against 113 km/h for the Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC. The gap is 2.72 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 13.70 s versus 17.37 s. The 3.67 s gap represents roughly 136 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 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 24.70 s versus 30.61 s, with a 5.90 s lead.
The Cayenne GTS 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 261 km/h, the Cayenne GTS 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 (4.96 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 4.25 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 9,81 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. Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC: 160 hp, ratio 9,03 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS: 261 km/h. Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 EDC: 213 km/h.