Over 0–100 km/h, Macan GTS 95B.3 wins (4,49 s vs 4,94 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.
| Macan GTS 95B.3 | SQ2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,49 s−0,45 s | 4,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,61 s−0,86 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,80 s−1,75 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 272 km/h+15 km/h | 257 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,44 kg/hp | 5,12 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 | Macan GTS 95B.3 | SQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,21 s | 1,24 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 2,07 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,29 s | 3,54 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,49 s | 4,94 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,85 s | 7,19 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,62 s | 12,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,21 s | 19,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,61 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,80 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed | 272 km/h | 257 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 360 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 960 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Macan GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.49 s versus 4.94 s for the SQ2. At this point, the Macan GTS leads by 0.45 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Macan GTS is doing 147 km/h against 133 km/h for the SQ2. The gap is 0.45 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan GTS crosses the line in 12.61 s versus 13.47 s. The 0.86 s gap represents roughly 40 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Macan GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan GTS finishes in 22.79 s versus 24.55 s, with a 1.75 s lead.
Electronically capped at 272 km/h, the Macan GTS never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.44 kg/hp vs 5.12 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.36 seconds. The 0.45 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, Macan GTS 95B.3 wins (4,49 s vs 4,94 s).
Macan GTS 95B.3 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,49 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Macan GTS 95B.3: 360 hp, ratio 5,44 kg/hp. SQ2: 300 hp, ratio 5,12 kg/hp.
Macan GTS 95B.3: 272 km/h. SQ2: 257 km/h.