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Taycan Sport Turismo vs SQ8

Porsche · Audi

1/4 Mile winner
SQ8
Beats the Taycan Sport Turismo by 0.06s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the SQ8 beats the Taycan Sport Turismo by a hair, finishing 0.06 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the SQ8 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
509 hp
500 hp
0–100 km/h
4.1s
4.1s
Top speed
240 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
Dual Electric Motors
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Fuel
Electric
Petrol
Torque
650 Nm
770 Nm
Price
$104,000
$98,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Taycan Sport Turismo
SQ8
100 m
5.334s
5.340s
1/8 mile
7.945s
7.934s
1/4 mile
12.083s
12.020s
1 km
22.196s
21.902s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: SQ8 is $98,000 vs $104,000 for the Taycan Sport Turismo — a $6,000 gap. Top speed: SQ8 runs to 250 km/h, 10 km/h higher than Taycan Sport Turismo. Drivetrain: Taycan Sport Turismo is electric; SQ8 runs on petrol.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Taycan Sport Turismo or the SQ8?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the SQ8 is faster, beating the Taycan Sport Turismo by 0.06 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Taycan Sport Turismo vs the SQ8?

The Taycan Sport Turismo hits 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, while the SQ8 does it in 4.1 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Taycan Sport Turismo produces 509 hp; the SQ8 produces 500 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Taycan Sport Turismo tops out at 240 km/h, and the SQ8 reaches 250 km/h.

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