Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (5,63 s vs 5,73 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 S 958.1 | Q7 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 5,63 s+0,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s−0,02 s | 13,94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s−0,35 s | 25,56 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 255 km/h+9 km/h | 246 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,04 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 S 958.1 | Q7 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 1,35 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,31 s | 2,25 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,14 s | 4,02 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 5,63 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,71 s | 7,68 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,97 s | 13,53 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,63 s | 23,85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 13,94 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 25,56 s |
| Top speed | 255 km/h | 246 km/h |
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 | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 065 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 055 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 5.63 s versus 5.73 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the Q7 SUV leads by 0.10 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 131 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.07 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 13.92 s versus 13.94 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 25.21 s versus 25.56 s, with a 0.35 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (255 vs 246 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S is capped at 258 km/h, the Q7 SUV 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 (4.92 kg/hp vs 6.04 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.89 seconds. The 0.10 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, Q7 SUV wins (5,63 s vs 5,73 s).
Cayenne S 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S 958.1: 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp. Q7 SUV: 340 hp, ratio 6,04 kg/hp.
Cayenne S 958.1: 255 km/h. Q7 SUV: 246 km/h.