Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan J1.1 wins (5,13 s vs 6,04 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.
| Taycan J1.1 | iX xDrive40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,13 s−0,92 s | 6,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,03 s−1,34 s | 14,37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,91 s−3,46 s | 26,37 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+30 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,15 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,48 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 | Taycan J1.1 | iX xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,53 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,55 s | 2,37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,09 s | 4,25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,13 s | 6,04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,30 s | 8,34 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,95 s | 15,21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,43 s | 26,44 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,03 s | 14,37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,91 s | 26,37 s |
| Top speed | 230 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 | 402 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 071 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 630 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 440 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed reduction gear |
Off the line, the Taycan hits 100 km/h in 5.13 s versus 6.04 s for the iX xDrive40. The 0.92 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Taycan is doing 148 km/h against 127 km/h for the iX xDrive40. The gap is 0.54 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan crosses the line in 13.02 s versus 14.36 s. The 1.34 s gap represents roughly 57 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan finishes in 22.91 s versus 26.37 s, with a 3.46 s lead.
The iX xDrive40 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Taycan’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Taycan is capped at 230 km/h, the iX xDrive40 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.15 kg/hp vs 7.48 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.74 seconds. The 0.92 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan J1.1 wins (5,13 s vs 6,04 s).
Taycan J1.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan J1.1: 402 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp. iX xDrive40: 326 hp, ratio 7,48 kg/hp.
Taycan J1.1: 230 km/h. iX xDrive40: 200 km/h.