Over 0–100 km/h, SQ2 wins (4,94 s vs 5,73 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne S | SQ2 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 4.94 s | 0.79 s · SQ2 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.92 s | 13.47 s | 0.45 s · SQ2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.21 s | 24.55 s | 0.66 s · SQ2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 255 km/h | 257 km/h | 2 km/h · SQ2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.92 kg/hp | 5.12 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S | SQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.41 s | 1.24 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.31 s | 2.07 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.14 s | 3.54 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 4.94 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.71 s | 7.19 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.97 s | 12.14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.63 s | 19.93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.92 s | 13.47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.21 s | 24.55 s |
| Top speed | 255 km/h | 257 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 | 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 | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the SQ2 hits 100 km/h in 4.94 s versus 5.73 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the SQ2 leads by 0.79 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ2 is doing 133 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.40 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ2 crosses the line in 13.47 s versus 13.92 s. The 0.45 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the SQ2 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ2 finishes in 24.55 s versus 25.21 s, with a 0.66 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (255 vs 257 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 258 km/h, the Cayenne S 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 (4.92 kg/hp vs 5.12 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.75 seconds. The 0.79 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, SQ2 wins (4,94 s vs 5,73 s).
Cayenne S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S: 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp. SQ2: 300 hp, ratio 5,12 kg/hp.
Cayenne S: 255 km/h. SQ2: 257 km/h.