Sur 0–100 km/h, SQ5 Sportback gagne (4,42 s vs 4,92 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 958.2 | SQ5 Sportback | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,92 s | 4,42 s+0,50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s | 12,76 s+0,35 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,91 s | 23,50 s+0,41 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+12 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,80 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,56 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 958.2 | SQ5 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,06 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,12 s | 1,78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,56 s | 3,15 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,92 s | 4,42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,46 s | 6,02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,84 s | 10,50 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,05 s | 17,55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s | 12,76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,91 s | 23,50 s |
| Top speed limited | 262 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 440 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the SQ5 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 4.42 s versus 4.92 s for the Cayenne GTS. At this point, the SQ5 Sportback leads by 0.50 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ5 Sportback is doing 142 km/h against 141 km/h for the Cayenne GTS. The gap is 0.35 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ5 Sportback crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 13.11 s. The 0.35 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the SQ5 Sportback continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ5 Sportback finishes in 23.50 s versus 23.91 s, with a 0.41 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 262 km/h, the SQ5 Sportback at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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 (4.80 kg/hp vs 5.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.37 seconds. The 0.50 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, SQ5 Sportback gagne (4,42 s vs 4,92 s).
Cayenne GTS 958.2 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,92 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne GTS 958.2 : 440 hp, ratio 4,80 kg/hp. SQ5 Sportback : 367 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS 958.2 : 262 km/h. SQ5 Sportback : 250 km/h.