Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS E3.1 wins (4,37 s vs 9,69 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 E3.1 | Kuga EcoBoost 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,37 s−5,32 s | 9,69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,66 s−4,55 s | 17,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,38 s−7,92 s | 31,30 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 266 km/h+64 km/h | 202 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,88 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,71 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 E3.1 | Kuga EcoBoost 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,93 s | 2,30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,57 s | 3,54 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,00 s | 6,86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,37 s | 9,69 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,94 s | 13,85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,45 s | 26,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,24 s | 84,32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,66 s | 17,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,38 s | 31,30 s |
| Top speed | 266 km/h | 202 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 247 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 607 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.37 s versus 9.69 s for the Kuga EcoBoost 150. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 5.32 s and sits roughly 36 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 142 km/h against 107 km/h for the Kuga EcoBoost 150. The gap is 3.13 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 12.66 s versus 17.21 s. The 4.55 s gap represents roughly 157 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 197 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 23.37 s versus 31.29 s, with a 7.92 s lead.
Electronically capped at 270 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 (4.88 kg/hp vs 10.71 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.19 seconds. The 5.32 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS E3.1 wins (4,37 s vs 9,69 s).
Cayenne GTS E3.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS E3.1: 460 hp, ratio 4,88 kg/hp. Kuga EcoBoost 150: 150 hp, ratio 10,71 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS E3.1: 266 km/h. Kuga EcoBoost 150: 202 km/h.