Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne (Manual) wins (7,70 s vs 8,42 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Cayenne (Manual) | 220d Active Tourer G42 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.70 s | 8.42 s | 0.72 s · Cayenne (Manual) |
| 400 m standing start | 15.53 s | 16.27 s | 0.74 s · Cayenne (Manual) |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.29 s | 29.52 s | 1.23 s · Cayenne (Manual) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 220 km/h | 5 km/h · Cayenne (Manual) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.35 kg/hp | 9.60 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne (Manual) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne (Manual) | 220d Active Tourer G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.52 s | 2.09 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.89 s | 3.39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.18 s | 5.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.70 s | 8.42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.24 s | 11.64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.70 s | 21.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35.48 s | 43.09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.53 s | 16.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.29 s | 29.52 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 220 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 | 163 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the Cayenne (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 7.70 s versus 8.42 s for the 220d Active Tourer. At this point, the Cayenne (Manual) leads by 0.72 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne (Manual) is doing 119 km/h against 115 km/h for the 220d Active Tourer. The gap is 0.57 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne (Manual) crosses the line in 15.52 s versus 16.26 s. The 0.74 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne (Manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 165 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne (Manual) finishes in 28.28 s versus 29.52 s, with a 1.23 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 220 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Cayenne (Manual) features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 220d Active Tourer’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.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne (Manual) is capped at 227 km/h, the 220d Active Tourer at 220 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 (7.35 kg/hp vs 9.60 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.60 seconds. The 0.72 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne (Manual) wins (7,70 s vs 8,42 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. 220d Active Tourer G42: 163 hp, ratio 9,60 kg/hp.
Cayenne (Manual): 225 km/h. 220d Active Tourer G42: 220 km/h.