Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Hybrid wins (6,22 s vs 7,11 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
6.22 s
| Measure | Cayenne S Hybrid | Cayenne (6-speed manual) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.22 s | 7.11 s | 0.89 s · Cayenne S Hybrid |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 15.11 s | 0.74 s · Cayenne S Hybrid |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.39 s | 27.25 s | 0.86 s · Cayenne S Hybrid |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 236 km/h | 230 km/h | 6 km/h · Cayenne S Hybrid |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.89 kg/hp | 6.56 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S Hybrid |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S Hybrid | Cayenne (6-speed manual) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s | 1.69 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.26 s | 3.08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.28 s | 5.00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.22 s | 7.11 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.38 s | 9.24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.92 s | 16.17 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.57 s | 29.15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 15.11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.39 s | 27.25 s |
| Top speed | 236 km/h | 230 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 | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Cayenne S Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 6.22 s versus 7.11 s for the Cayenne (6-speed manual). At this point, the Cayenne S Hybrid leads by 0.89 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Hybrid is doing 127 km/h against 125 km/h for the Cayenne (6-speed manual). The gap is 0.62 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S Hybrid crosses the line in 14.37 s versus 15.11 s. The 0.74 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 175 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S Hybrid finishes in 26.38 s versus 27.24 s, with a 0.86 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (236 vs 230 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 Cayenne (6-speed manual) at 230 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 6.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.93 seconds. The 0.89 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Hybrid wins (6,22 s vs 7,11 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. Cayenne (6-speed manual): 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp.
Cayenne S Hybrid: 236 km/h. Cayenne (6-speed manual): 230 km/h.