Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne V6 958.1 gagne (7,16 s vs 7,40 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 | Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,16 s−0,24 s | 7,40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,13 s−0,34 s | 15,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,66 s−0,96 s | 28,62 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h+6 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,95 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 | Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,44 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,72 s | 2,59 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,83 s | 5,10 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,16 s | 7,40 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,53 s | 10,53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,38 s | 20,32 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,58 s | 42,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,13 s | 15,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,66 s | 28,62 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 217 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 | 243 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne V6 hits 100 km/h in 7.16 s versus 7.40 s for the Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition. The 0.24 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne V6 is doing 122 km/h against 117 km/h for the Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition. The gap is 0.13 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne V6 crosses the line in 15.12 s versus 15.47 s. The 0.34 s gap represents roughly 14 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 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne V6 finishes in 27.65 s versus 28.62 s, with a 0.97 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (223 vs 217 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne V6 is capped at 230 km/h, the Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition at 217 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 (6.56 kg/hp vs 8.95 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.42 seconds. The 0.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne V6 958.1 gagne (7,16 s vs 7,40 s).
Cayenne V6 958.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,16 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne V6 958.1 : 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp. Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition 958.1 : 243 hp, ratio 8,95 kg/hp.
Cayenne V6 958.1 : 223 km/h. Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition 958.1 : 217 km/h.