I8 Roadster vs SQ5 Sportback
BMW · Audi
1/4 Mile winner
I8 Roadster
Beats the SQ5 Sportback by 0.11s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the I8 Roadster beats the SQ5 Sportback comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the I8 Roadster thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
369 hp
362 hp
0–100 km/h
4.4s
4.5s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
ELECTRIC MOTOR
3.0L Turbo V6 MHEV
Fuel
Hybrid
Mild Hybrid
Torque
570 Nm
550 Nm
Price
$165,000
$68,000
Simulated race times
Distance
I8 Roadster
SQ5 Sportback
100 m
5.511s
5.566s
1/8 mile
8.173s
8.251s
1/4 mile
12.348s
12.456s
1 km
22.372s
22.526s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: SQ5 Sportback is $68,000 vs $165,000 for the I8 Roadster — a $97,000 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the I8 Roadster or the SQ5 Sportback?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the I8 Roadster is faster, beating the SQ5 Sportback by 0.11 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the I8 Roadster vs the SQ5 Sportback?
The I8 Roadster hits 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, while the SQ5 Sportback does it in 4.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The I8 Roadster produces 369 hp; the SQ5 Sportback produces 362 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The I8 Roadster tops out at 250 km/h, and the SQ5 Sportback reaches 250 km/h.
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