Over 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet wins (8,67 s vs 10,17 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| A3 allstreet | 116d F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,67 s−1,50 s | 10,17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,46 s−0,93 s | 17,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,43 s−2,26 s | 31,69 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h+23 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,80 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,85 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | A3 allstreet | 116d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,34 s | 2,27 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,90 s | 3,75 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,33 s | 7,01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,67 s | 10,17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,58 s | 14,33 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,45 s | 28,15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 39,86 s | 83,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,46 s | 17,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,43 s | 31,69 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 200 km/h |
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 | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual |
Off the line, the A3 allstreet hits 100 km/h in 8.67 s versus 10.17 s for the 116d. At this point, the A3 allstreet leads by 1.50 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 allstreet is doing 116 km/h against 106 km/h for the 116d. The gap is 0.40 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 allstreet crosses the line in 16.46 s versus 17.39 s. The 0.93 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A3 allstreet continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 162 km/h versus 147 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 allstreet finishes in 29.42 s versus 31.69 s, with a 2.26 s lead.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the 116d 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 11.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.95 seconds. The 1.50 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 10,17 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. 116d F40: 116 hp, ratio 11,85 kg/hp.
A3 allstreet: 223 km/h. 116d F40: 200 km/h.