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Porsche Macan S vs Cupra Terramar VZ: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

family SUV · 2015 vs 2024 · Methodology
PorschePetrolFaster

Macan S

340 hp · 460 Nm · 1,865 kg · 2015

VS
CupraPetrol

Terramar VZ

300 hp · 400 Nm · 1,670 kg · 2024

Result · 0–100 km/h

APorsche Macan S

5.28 s

Gap0.11 sin favour of Macan S
BCupra Terramar VZ

5.39 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureMacan STerramar VZGap
0–100 km/h5.28 s5.39 s0.11 s · Macan S
400 m standing start13.52 s13.71 s0.19 s · Macan S
1,000 m standing start24.60 s24.72 s0.12 s · Macan S
Top speed (electronically limited)251 km/h261 km/h10 km/h · Terramar VZ
Power-to-weight ratio5.49 kg/hp5.57 kg/hpbetter ratio · Macan S

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

PorschePetrolMacan S
Speed
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Timer
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Distance
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CupraPetrolTerramar VZ
Speed
0km/h
Timer
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Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
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0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageMacan STerramar VZ
0–30 km/h1.38 s1.70 s
0–50 km/h2.30 s2.50 s
0–80 km/h3.87 s4.06 s
0–100 km/h5.28 s · tight gap5.39 s
0–120 km/h7.01 s7.20 s
0–160 km/h11.88 s12.09 s
0–200 km/h20.13 s19.78 s
400 m standing start13.52 s13.71 s
1,000 m standing start24.60 s · tight gap24.72 s
Top speed251 km/h261 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Porsche

Macan S

5,49kg/hpratio better by 0,08 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power340 hpV6
Torque460 Nm
Weight1 865 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxDUAL_CLUTCH
Cupra

Terramar VZ

5,57kg/hpcompensated by −195 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power300 hpPending
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 670 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox7-speed DSG

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Macan S hits 100 km/h in 5.28 s versus 5.39 s for the Terramar VZ. At this point, the Macan S leads by 0.11 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Macan S is doing 138 km/h against 138 km/h for the Terramar VZ. The gap is 0.19 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.

At 400 metres standing start, the Macan S crosses the line in 13.52 s versus 13.70 s. The 0.19 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track - barely a car length.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Macan S maxes out at 251 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h while the Terramar VZ keeps accelerating towards 261 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.18 s.

At 1,000 metres, the Macan S finishes in 24.59 s versus 24.72 s, with just 0.13 s to spare. The Terramar VZ fails to fully close the launch gap.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 251 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Macan S 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 (5.49 kg/hp vs 5.57 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.18 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, Macan S wins (5,28 s vs 5,39 s).

Macan S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,28 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Macan S: 340 hp, ratio 5,49 kg/hp. Terramar VZ: 300 hp, ratio 5,57 kg/hp.

Macan S: 251 km/h. Terramar VZ: 261 km/h.