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Taycan Cross Turismo vs SQ8 e-tron

Porsche · Audi

1/4 Mile winner
SQ8 e-tron
Beats the Taycan Cross Turismo by 0.22s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the SQ8 e-tron beats the Taycan Cross Turismo comfortably, finishing 0.22 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the SQ8 e-tron thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
469 hp
496 hp
0–100 km/h
4.8s
4.5s
Top speed
220 km/h
210 km/h
Engine
Dual Electric Motors
Tri-Motor AWD
Fuel
Electric
Electric
Torque
500 Nm
973 Nm
Price
$97,700
$91,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Taycan Cross Turismo
SQ8 e-tron
100 m
5.700s
5.529s
1/8 mile
8.501s
8.291s
1/4 mile
12.955s
12.734s
1 km
23.895s
23.877s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: SQ8 e-tron is $91,000 vs $97,700 for the Taycan Cross Turismo — a $6,700 gap. Power: SQ8 e-tron makes 27 hp more (469 vs 496). 0–100 km/h: SQ8 e-tron is 0.30s quicker (4.8s vs 4.5s). Top speed: Taycan Cross Turismo runs to 220 km/h, 10 km/h higher than SQ8 e-tron.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Taycan Cross Turismo or the SQ8 e-tron?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the SQ8 e-tron is faster, beating the Taycan Cross Turismo by 0.22 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Taycan Cross Turismo vs the SQ8 e-tron?

The Taycan Cross Turismo hits 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, while the SQ8 e-tron does it in 4.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Taycan Cross Turismo produces 469 hp; the SQ8 e-tron produces 496 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Taycan Cross Turismo tops out at 220 km/h, and the SQ8 e-tron reaches 210 km/h.

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