Over 0–100 km/h, G6 wins (3,80 s vs 5,00 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.
| G6 | Q5 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,80 s−1,20 s | 5,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,03 s−1,35 s | 13,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,89 s−1,66 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 250 km/h−50 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,41 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 | G6 | Q5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,06 s | 1,19 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,76 s | 2,00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,86 s | 3,57 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,80 s | 5,00 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,01 s | 6,88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,63 s | 12,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,99 s | 20,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,03 s | 13,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,89 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed limited | 200 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 | 480 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor AWD |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 115 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 G6 hits 100 km/h in 3.80 s versus 5.00 s for the Q5 SUV. At this point, the G6 leads by 1.20 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the G6 is doing 152 km/h against 136 km/h for the Q5 SUV. The gap is 0.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the G6 crosses the line in 12.03 s versus 13.38 s. The 1.35 s gap represents roughly 61 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the G6 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the G6 finishes in 22.89 s versus 24.54 s, with a 1.65 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), the Q5 SUV never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the G6 is capped at 200 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 (4.41 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 1.20 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, G6 wins (3,80 s vs 5,00 s).
G6 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,80 seconds (calibrated simulation).
G6: 480 hp, ratio 4,41 kg/hp. Q5 SUV: 367 hp, ratio 5,91 kg/hp.
G6: 200 km/h. Q5 SUV: 250 km/h.