Sur 0–100 km/h, G9 gagne (8,51 s vs 9,16 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.
| G9 | Q3 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,51 s−0,65 s | 9,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,32 s−0,61 s | 16,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,71 s−2,14 s | 30,85 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 209 km/h−9 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,18 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,40 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 | G9 | Q3 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,41 s | 2,19 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4,03 s | 3,65 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,49 s | 6,48 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,51 s | 9,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,09 s | 13,38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,51 s | 25,21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31,05 s | 54,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,32 s | 16,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,71 s | 30,85 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 209 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 308 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 210 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 G9 hits 100 km/h in 8.51 s versus 9.16 s for the Q3 SUV. The instant torque of 430 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the Q3 SUV is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the G9 is doing 120 km/h against 111 km/h for the Q3 SUV. The gap is 0.03 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the G9 crosses the line in 16.32 s versus 16.93 s. The 0.61 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the G9 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 169 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the G9 finishes in 28.71 s versus 30.84 s, with a 2.13 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 209 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the G9 is capped at 200 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 0.65 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, G9 gagne (8,51 s vs 9,16 s).
G9 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,51 secondes (simulation calibrée).
G9 : 308 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp. Q3 SUV : 150 hp, ratio 10,40 kg/hp.
G9 : 200 km/h. Q3 SUV : 209 km/h.