Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (7,07 s vs 7,70 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne (Manual) | Q7 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.70 s | 7.07 s | 0.63 s · Q7 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 15.53 s | 15.11 s | 0.42 s · Q7 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.29 s | 28.09 s | 0.20 s · Q7 SUV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 226 km/h | 1 km/h · Q7 SUV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.35 kg/hp | 9.09 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne (Manual) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne (Manual) | Q7 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.52 s | 1.17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.89 s | 2.22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.18 s | 4.70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.70 s | 7.07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.24 s | 10.12 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.70 s | 19.20 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35.48 s | 37.54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.53 s | 15.11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.29 s | 28.09 s |
| Top speed | 225 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 | 294 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 160 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 Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 7.07 s versus 7.70 s for the Cayenne (Manual). At this point, the Q7 SUV leads by 0.63 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 117 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne (Manual). The gap is 0.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q7 SUV crosses the line in 15.11 s versus 15.52 s. The 0.41 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the Q7 SUV finishes in 28.09 s versus 28.28 s, with just 0.20 s to spare. The Cayenne (Manual) fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne (Manual) and the Q7 SUV are governed to 227 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.35 kg/hp vs 9.09 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.24 seconds. The 0.63 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (7,07 s vs 7,70 s).
Cayenne (Manual) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,70 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne (Manual): 294 hp, ratio 7,35 kg/hp. Q7 SUV: 231 hp, ratio 9,09 kg/hp.
Cayenne (Manual): 225 km/h. Q7 SUV: 226 km/h.