Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD and Q5 SUV are neck and neck (5,00 s vs 5,05 s, no significant gap).
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.
| Model Y Long Range AWD | Q5 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,05 s | 5,00 s+0,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,27 s−0,11 s | 13,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,97 s−0,58 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 217 km/h | 250 km/h−33 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,22 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,91 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 Y Long Range AWD | Q5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,46 s | 1,19 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,44 s | 2,00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,91 s | 3,57 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,05 s | 5,00 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,51 s | 6,88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,96 s | 12,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,80 s | 20,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,27 s | 13,38 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,97 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed limited | 217 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 384 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 533 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 003 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 170 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Q5 SUV hits 100 km/h in 5.00 s versus 5.05 s for the Model Y Long Range AWD. The 0.05 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Q5 SUV is doing 136 km/h against 143 km/h for the Model Y Long Range AWD. The gap is 0.11 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Long Range AWD crosses the line in 13.27 s versus 13.38 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD finishes in 23.97 s versus 24.54 s, with a 0.57 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), the Q5 SUV never recovers its launch deficit.
On paper, the Model Y Long Range AWD combines 384 hp, 533 Nm and 2,003 kg - a clear theoretical edge over the Q5 SUV. Yet the Q5 SUV launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the Q5 SUV has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs - exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model Y Long Range AWD is capped at 217 km/h, the Q5 SUV at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (5.22 kg/hp vs 5.91 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.94 seconds. The 0.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD and Q5 SUV are neck and neck (5,00 s vs 5,05 s, no significant gap).
Model Y Long Range AWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,05 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model Y Long Range AWD: 384 hp, ratio 5,22 kg/hp. Q5 SUV: 367 hp, ratio 5,91 kg/hp.
Model Y Long Range AWD: 217 km/h. Q5 SUV: 250 km/h.