Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S 958.1 wins (5,73 s vs 6,08 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 | RAV4 PHEV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s−0,35 s | 6,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s−0,41 s | 14,33 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s−0,70 s | 25,91 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 255 km/h | 264 km/h−9 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,50 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 | RAV4 PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 1,58 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,31 s | 2,57 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,14 s | 4,47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 6,08 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,71 s | 8,33 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,97 s | 13,97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,63 s | 23,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 14,33 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 25,91 s |
| Top speed | 255 km/h | 264 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 | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 306 hp | Inline-4 A25A-FXS (Dynamic Force, Atkinson cycle) |
| Torque | 389 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 990 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Hybrid Synergy Drive) |
Off the line, the Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 6.08 s for the RAV4 PHEV. Despite lacking instant torque, 420 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayenne S leads by 0.35 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S is doing 133 km/h against 129 km/h for the RAV4 PHEV. The gap is 0.29 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 13.92 s versus 14.33 s. The 0.41 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
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 25.91 s, with a 0.70 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (255 vs 264 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.59 seconds. The 0.35 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S 958.1 wins (5,73 s vs 6,08 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. RAV4 PHEV: 306 hp, ratio 6,50 kg/hp.
Cayenne S 958.1: 255 km/h. RAV4 PHEV: 264 km/h.