Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne V6 958.1 wins (7,16 s vs 7,58 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 | Compass 4xe | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,16 s−0,42 s | 7,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,13 s−0,49 s | 15,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,66 s−1,22 s | 28,88 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h+23 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,56 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 | Compass 4xe |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,62 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,72 s | 2,72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,83 s | 5,25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,16 s | 7,58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,53 s | 10,77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,38 s | 20,78 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,58 s | 50,50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,13 s | 15,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,66 s | 28,88 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 200 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 | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 817 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Cayenne V6 hits 100 km/h in 7.16 s versus 7.58 s for the Compass 4xe. Despite lacking instant torque, 304 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayenne V6 leads by 0.42 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne V6 is doing 122 km/h against 116 km/h for the Compass 4xe. The gap is 0.28 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne V6 crosses the line in 15.12 s versus 15.62 s. The 0.50 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne V6 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 169 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne V6 finishes in 27.65 s versus 28.87 s, with a 1.22 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne V6 is capped at 230 km/h, the Compass 4xe at 200 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 12.66 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, Cayenne V6 958.1 wins (7,16 s vs 7,58 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. Compass 4xe: 190 hp, ratio 9,56 kg/hp.
Cayenne V6 958.1: 223 km/h. Compass 4xe: 200 km/h.