Over 0–100 km/h, Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 wins (5,68 s vs 7,16 s).
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 | Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,16 s | 5,68 s+1,48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,13 s | 13,92 s+1,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,66 s | 25,35 s+2,31 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h+23 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,56 kg/hp | 6,37 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,72 s | 2,38 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,83 s | 4,13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,16 s | 5,68 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,53 s | 7,63 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,38 s | 13,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,58 s | 21,75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,13 s | 13,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,66 s | 25,35 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 | 300 hp | Inline-3 Turbo E-Tech (H5F 150) |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 910 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Multi-mode automatic (E-Tech) |
Off the line, the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 hits 100 km/h in 5.68 s versus 7.16 s for the Cayenne V6. At this point, the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 leads by 1.48 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 is doing 133 km/h against 122 km/h for the Cayenne V6. The gap is 0.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 crosses the line in 13.92 s versus 15.12 s. The 1.20 s gap represents roughly 49 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 finishes in 25.35 s versus 27.65 s, with a 2.31 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (223 km/h), the Cayenne V6 never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne V6 is capped at 230 km/h, the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.56 kg/hp vs 6.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.40 seconds. The 1.48 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 wins (5,68 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. Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300: 300 hp, ratio 6,37 kg/hp.
Cayenne V6 958.1: 223 km/h. Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300: 200 km/h.