Over 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet wins (8,67 s vs 9,71 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A3 allstreet | 116 F70 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.67 s | 9.71 s | 1.04 s · A3 allstreet |
| 400 m standing start | 16.46 s | 16.88 s | 0.42 s · A3 allstreet |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.43 s | 31.31 s | 1.88 s · A3 allstreet |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h | 206 km/h | 17 km/h · A3 allstreet |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.80 kg/hp | 11.39 kg/hp | better ratio · A3 allstreet |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A3 allstreet | 116 F70 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.34 s | 1.56 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.90 s | 2.99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.33 s · tight gap | 6.40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.67 s | 9.71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.58 s | 14.10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.45 s | 28.40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 39.86 s | 76.57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.46 s | 16.88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.43 s | 31.31 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 206 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 122 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic transmission with dual clutch |
Off the line, the A3 allstreet hits 100 km/h in 8.67 s versus 9.71 s for the 116. Despite the faster sprint time, the 116 is 10 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 116 is doing 106 km/h against 116 km/h for the A3 allstreet. The gap is 0.18 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 allstreet crosses the line in 16.46 s versus 16.88 s. The 0.42 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A3 allstreet continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 162 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 allstreet finishes in 29.42 s versus 31.31 s, with a 1.88 s lead.
Electronically capped at 210 km/h, the 116 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.80 kg/hp vs 11.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.84 seconds. The 1.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet wins (8,67 s vs 9,71 s).
A3 allstreet goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,67 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A3 allstreet: 150 hp, ratio 8,80 kg/hp. 116 F70: 122 hp, ratio 11,39 kg/hp.
A3 allstreet: 223 km/h. 116 F70: 206 km/h.