Over 0–100 km/h, SQ7 SUV wins (4,03 s vs 4,45 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne Turbo | SQ7 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.45 s | 4.03 s | 0.42 s · SQ7 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 12.60 s | 12.12 s | 0.48 s · SQ7 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.82 s | 21.97 s | 0.85 s · SQ7 SUV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 277 km/h | 250 km/h | 27 km/h · Cayenne Turbo |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.17 kg/hp | 4.47 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne Turbo |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne Turbo | SQ7 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.24 s | 1.13 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.07 s | 1.88 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.38 s | 3.05 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.45 s | 4.03 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.85 s | 5.25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.55 s | 8.57 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.29 s | 13.51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.60 s | 12.12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.82 s | 21.97 s |
| Top speed limited | 277 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 | 520 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 170 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Tiptronic S; all-wheel drive with electronically controlled, map-based multiple-plate clutch with Auto Start Stop function |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 507 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 265 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the SQ7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 4.03 s versus 4.45 s for the Cayenne Turbo. At this point, the SQ7 SUV leads by 0.42 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ7 SUV is doing 154 km/h against 149 km/h for the Cayenne Turbo. The gap is 0.35 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ7 SUV crosses the line in 12.11 s versus 12.59 s. The 0.48 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the SQ7 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 213 km/h versus 206 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ7 SUV finishes in 21.97 s versus 22.81 s, with a 0.84 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (277 km/h), the Cayenne Turbo never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Turbo is capped at 278 km/h, the SQ7 SUV 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 (4.17 kg/hp vs 4.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.61 seconds. The 0.42 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, SQ7 SUV wins (4,03 s vs 4,45 s).
Cayenne Turbo goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Turbo: 520 hp, ratio 4,17 kg/hp. SQ7 SUV: 507 hp, ratio 4,47 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo: 277 km/h. SQ7 SUV: 250 km/h.