Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Hybrid wins (6,25 s vs 10,12 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Cayenne S Hybrid | Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.25 s | 10.12 s | 3.87 s · Cayenne S Hybrid |
| 400 m standing start | 14.45 s | 17.57 s | 3.12 s · Cayenne S Hybrid |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.79 s | 31.28 s | 4.49 s · Cayenne S Hybrid |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 229 km/h | 172 km/h | 57 km/h · Cayenne S Hybrid |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.82 kg/hp | 9.76 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 | Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.25 s | 2.77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.14 s | 4.63 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.22 s | 7.51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.25 s | 10.12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.55 s | 13.53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.89 s | 24.91 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.39 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.45 s | 17.57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.79 s | 31.28 s |
| Top speed | 229 km/h | 172 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 | 385 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 579 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 145 hp | Inline-4 Atkinson cycle E-Tech (HR16) |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Multi-mode automatic (E-Tech) |
Off the line, the Cayenne S Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 6.25 s versus 10.12 s for the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145. At this point, the Cayenne S Hybrid leads by 3.87 s and sits roughly 45 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Hybrid is doing 125 km/h against 111 km/h for the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145. The gap is 2.52 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S Hybrid crosses the line in 14.44 s versus 17.57 s. The 3.13 s gap represents roughly 114 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 171 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S Hybrid finishes in 26.79 s versus 31.27 s, with a 4.49 s lead.
The Cayenne S Hybrid features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S Hybrid is capped at 242 km/h, the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 at 172 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 (5.82 kg/hp vs 9.76 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.65 seconds. The 3.87 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 (6,25 s vs 10,12 s).
Cayenne S Hybrid goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,25 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S Hybrid: 385 hp, ratio 5,82 kg/hp. Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145: 145 hp, ratio 9,76 kg/hp.
Cayenne S Hybrid: 229 km/h. Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145: 172 km/h.