Over 0–100 km/h, Model X Long Range wins (4,29 s vs 4,92 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.
| Model X Long Range | XC60 T8 AWD Recharge | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,29 s−0,63 s | 4,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,14 s−0,85 s | 12,99 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,65 s−3,34 s | 24,99 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+70 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,67 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,45 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 | Model X Long Range | XC60 T8 AWD Recharge |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,28 s | 1,40 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,34 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,42 s | 3,81 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,29 s | 4,92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,30 s | 6,38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,29 s | 10,11 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,64 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12,14 s | 12,99 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,65 s | 24,99 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 180 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 670 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 459 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 461 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 709 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 050 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Model X Long Range hits 100 km/h in 4.30 s versus 4.93 s for the XC60 T8 AWD Recharge. At this point, the Model X Long Range leads by 0.63 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model X Long Range is doing 158 km/h against 147 km/h for the XC60 T8 AWD Recharge. The gap is 0.54 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model X Long Range crosses the line in 12.14 s versus 12.99 s. The 0.85 s gap represents roughly 42 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model X Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 221 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X Long Range finishes in 21.65 s versus 24.98 s, with a 3.34 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model X Long Range is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the XC60 T8 AWD Recharge at 180 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.67 kg/hp vs 4.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.15 seconds. The 0.63 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model X Long Range wins (4,29 s vs 4,92 s).
Model X Long Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,29 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model X Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,67 kg/hp. XC60 T8 AWD Recharge: 461 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
Model X Long Range: 250 km/h. XC60 T8 AWD Recharge: 180 km/h.