Over 0–100 km/h, 118d F20LCI wins (8,51 s vs 8,67 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 | 118d F20LCI | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.67 s | 8.51 s | 0.16 s · 118d F20LCI |
| 400 m standing start | 16.46 s | 16.27 s | 0.19 s · 118d F20LCI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.43 s | 29.62 s | 0.19 s · A3 allstreet |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h | 212 km/h | 11 km/h · A3 allstreet |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.80 kg/hp | 9.30 kg/hp | better ratio · A3 allstreet |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A3 allstreet | 118d F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.34 s | 2.00 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.90 s | 3.28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.33 s | 5.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.67 s | 8.51 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.58 s · tight gap | 11.72 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.45 s | 21.88 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 39.86 s | 47.74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.46 s | 16.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.43 s | 29.62 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 212 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 | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the 118d hits 100 km/h in 8.51 s versus 8.67 s for the A3 allstreet. At this point, the 118d leads by 0.16 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 118d is doing 114 km/h against 116 km/h for the A3 allstreet. The gap is 0.32 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 118d crosses the line in 16.27 s versus 16.46 s. The 0.19 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 118d maxes out at 212 km/h while the A3 allstreet keeps accelerating towards 223 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.06 s.
Around 695 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the A3 allstreet overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 11 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the A3 allstreet finishes in 29.42 s versus 29.61 s. The 0.19 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 212 km/h, the 118d 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 9.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.72 seconds. The 0.16 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 118d F20LCI wins (8,51 s vs 8,67 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. 118d F20LCI: 150 hp, ratio 9,30 kg/hp.
A3 allstreet: 223 km/h. 118d F20LCI: 212 km/h.