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Alpine A110 S 292 vs Audi A3 Sedan: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

sports car · 2019 vs 2026 · Methodology
AlpinePetrolFaster

A110 S 292

296 hp · 320 Nm · 1,114 kg · 2019

VS
AudiPetrol

A3 Sedan

204 hp · 320 Nm · 1,455 kg · 2026

Result · 0–100 km/h

AAlpine A110 S 292

3.93 s

Gap2.28 sin favour of A110 S 292
BAudi A3 Sedan

6.21 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureA110 S 292A3 SedanGap
0–100 km/h3.93 s6.21 s2.28 s · A110 S 292
400 m standing start12.09 s14.74 s2.65 s · A110 S 292
1,000 m standing start22.16 s27.19 s5.03 s · A110 S 292
Top speed (electronically limited)264 km/h241 km/h23 km/h · A110 S 292
Power-to-weight ratio3.76 kg/hp7.13 kg/hpbetter ratio · A110 S 292

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

AlpinePetrolA110 S 292
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AudiPetrolA3 Sedan
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageA110 S 292A3 Sedan
0–30 km/h1.09 s1.25 s
0–50 km/h1.83 s2.15 s
0–80 km/h3.02 s4.27 s
0–100 km/h3.93 s6.21 s
0–120 km/h5.26 s9.47 s
0–160 km/h8.57 s17.15 s
0–200 km/h13.51 s30.36 s
400 m standing start12.09 s14.74 s
1,000 m standing start22.16 s27.19 s
Top speed264 km/h241 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Alpine

A110 S 292

3,76kg/hpratio better by 3,37 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power296 hpPending
Torque320 Nm
Weight1 114 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox7-speed dual-clutch
Audi

A3 Sedan

7,13kg/hpcompensated by −341 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power204 hpPending
Torque320 Nm
Weight1 455 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox7-speed S tronic

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the A110 S 292 hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 6.21 s for the A3 Sedan. At this point, the A110 S 292 leads by 2.28 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the A110 S 292 is doing 154 km/h against 119 km/h for the A3 Sedan. The gap is 1.47 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the A110 S 292 crosses the line in 12.08 s versus 14.73 s. The 2.65 s gap represents roughly 104 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the A110 S 292 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 S 292 finishes in 22.15 s versus 27.19 s, with a 5.03 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.76 kg/hp vs 7.13 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.24 seconds. The 2.28 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, A110 S 292 wins (3,93 s vs 6,21 s).

A110 S 292 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,93 seconds (calibrated simulation).

A110 S 292: 296 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp. A3 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 7,13 kg/hp.

A110 S 292: 264 km/h. A3 Sedan: 241 km/h.