Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range RWD wins (5,37 s vs 9,16 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Model Y Long Range RWD | Q3 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.37 s | 9.16 s | 3.79 s · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 13.91 s | 16.93 s | 3.02 s · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.20 s | 30.85 s | 4.65 s · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 216 km/h | 209 km/h | 7 km/h · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.84 kg/hp | 10.40 kg/hp | better ratio · Model Y Long Range RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model Y Long Range RWD | Q3 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.30 s | 2.19 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.17 s | 3.65 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.80 s | 6.48 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.37 s | 9.16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.45 s | 13.38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.80 s | 25.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.31 s | 54.13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.91 s | 16.93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.20 s | 30.85 s |
| Top speed | 216 km/h | 209 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 283 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 582 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 935 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Model Y Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 5.37 s versus 9.16 s for the Q3 SUV. The instant torque of 582 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model Y Long Range RWD leads by 3.79 s and sits roughly 30 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Long Range RWD is doing 131 km/h against 111 km/h for the Q3 SUV. The gap is 2.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Long Range RWD crosses the line in 13.90 s versus 16.93 s. The 3.02 s gap represents roughly 107 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Long Range RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Long Range RWD finishes in 26.20 s versus 30.84 s, with a 4.64 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (216 vs 209 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model Y Long Range RWD is capped at 217 km/h, the Q3 SUV at 209 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.01 seconds. The 3.79 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range RWD wins (5,37 s vs 9,16 s).
Model Y Long Range RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model Y Long Range RWD: 283 hp, ratio 6,84 kg/hp. Q3 SUV: 150 hp, ratio 10,40 kg/hp.
Model Y Long Range RWD: 216 km/h. Q3 SUV: 209 km/h.