Over 0–100 km/h, Q5 SUV wins (6,13 s vs 7,16 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Cayenne V6 958.1 | Q5 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,16 s | 6,13 s+1,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,13 s | 14,41 s+0,72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,66 s | 26,36 s+1,30 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h | 250 km/h−27 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,19 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Cayenne V6 958.1 | Q5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,43 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,72 s | 2,40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,83 s | 4,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,16 s | 6,13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,53 s | 8,45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,38 s | 15,05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,58 s | 26,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,13 s | 14,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,66 s | 26,36 s |
| Top speed limited | 223 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | Cast iron engine block and aluminum alloy cylinder heads |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 299 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 150 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Q5 SUV hits 100 km/h in 6.13 s versus 7.16 s for the Cayenne V6. The instant torque of 450 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Q5 SUV leads by 1.03 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q5 SUV is doing 127 km/h against 122 km/h for the Cayenne V6. The gap is 0.47 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q5 SUV crosses the line in 14.41 s versus 15.12 s. The 0.72 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Q5 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q5 SUV finishes in 26.35 s versus 27.65 s, with a 1.30 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne V6 is capped at 230 km/h, the Q5 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.40 seconds. The 1.03 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, Q5 SUV wins (6,13 s vs 7,16 s).
Cayenne V6 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne V6 958.1: 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp. Q5 SUV: 299 hp, ratio 7,19 kg/hp.
Cayenne V6 958.1: 223 km/h. Q5 SUV: 250 km/h.