Over 0–100 km/h, SQ5 Sportback wins (4,42 s vs 6,22 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 Hybrid | SQ5 Sportback | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.22 s | 4.42 s | 1.80 s · SQ5 Sportback |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 12.76 s | 1.61 s · SQ5 Sportback |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.39 s | 23.50 s | 2.89 s · SQ5 Sportback |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 236 km/h | 250 km/h | 14 km/h · SQ5 Sportback |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.89 kg/hp | 5.56 kg/hp | better ratio · SQ5 Sportback |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S Hybrid | SQ5 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s | 1.06 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.26 s | 1.78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.28 s | 3.15 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.22 s | 4.42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.38 s | 6.02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.92 s | 10.50 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.57 s | 17.55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 12.76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.39 s | 23.50 s |
| Top speed limited | 236 km/h | 250 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 | 380 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 578 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 239 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the SQ5 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 4.42 s versus 6.22 s for the Cayenne S Hybrid. At this point, the SQ5 Sportback leads by 1.80 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ5 Sportback is doing 142 km/h against 127 km/h for the Cayenne S Hybrid. The gap is 1.08 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ5 Sportback crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 14.37 s. The 1.61 s gap represents roughly 68 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the SQ5 Sportback continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ5 Sportback finishes in 23.50 s versus 26.38 s, with a 2.88 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (236 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S Hybrid is capped at 242 km/h, the SQ5 Sportback 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 (5.89 kg/hp vs 5.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.71 seconds. The 1.80 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, SQ5 Sportback wins (4,42 s vs 6,22 s).
Cayenne S Hybrid goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,22 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S Hybrid: 380 hp, ratio 5,89 kg/hp. SQ5 Sportback: 367 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
Cayenne S Hybrid: 236 km/h. SQ5 Sportback: 250 km/h.