Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Coupe wins (4,76 s vs 8,35 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 Coupe | CR-V | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.76 s | 8.35 s | 3.59 s · Cayenne S Coupe |
| 400 m standing start | 12.94 s | 16.26 s | 3.32 s · Cayenne S Coupe |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.59 s | 29.28 s | 5.69 s · Cayenne S Coupe |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 205 km/h | 57 km/h · Cayenne S Coupe |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.10 kg/hp | 8.52 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S Coupe |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S Coupe | CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.20 s | 2.46 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.00 s | 3.62 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.42 s | 6.01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.76 s | 8.35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.26 s | 11.13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.55 s | 20.41 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.30 s | 53.67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.94 s | 16.26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.59 s | 29.28 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 205 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 | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 143 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 193 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 645 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | CVT |
Off the line, the Cayenne S Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.76 s versus 8.35 s for the CR-V. At this point, the Cayenne S Coupe leads by 3.59 s and sits roughly 32 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe is doing 143 km/h against 118 km/h for the CR-V. The gap is 2.34 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S Coupe crosses the line in 12.94 s versus 16.25 s. The 3.32 s gap represents roughly 126 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe finishes in 23.58 s versus 29.27 s, with a 5.69 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S Coupe is capped at 262 km/h, the CR-V at 205 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 (5.10 kg/hp vs 8.52 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.97 seconds. The 3.59 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Coupe wins (4,76 s vs 8,35 s).
Cayenne S Coupe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,76 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S Coupe: 420 hp, ratio 5,10 kg/hp. CR-V: 193 hp, ratio 8,52 kg/hp.
Cayenne S Coupe: 262 km/h. CR-V: 205 km/h.