Over 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet wins (7,44 s vs 7,79 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 | A5 Sedan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.44 s | 7.79 s | 0.35 s · A3 allstreet |
| 400 m standing start | 15.61 s | 15.74 s | 0.13 s · A3 allstreet |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.14 s | 28.63 s | 0.49 s · A3 allstreet |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 242 km/h | 12 km/h · A5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.89 kg/hp | 8.92 kg/hp | better ratio · A3 allstreet |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A3 allstreet | A5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.98 s | 1.83 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.30 s | 3.04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.46 s | 5.46 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.44 s | 7.79 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.30 s | 10.74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.02 s | 19.81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.29 s | 34.87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.61 s · tight gap | 15.74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.14 s | 28.63 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 242 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the A3 allstreet hits 100 km/h in 7.44 s versus 7.79 s for the A5 Sedan. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the A5 Sedan is 3 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the A5 Sedan is doing 117 km/h against 120 km/h for the A3 allstreet. The gap is 0.00 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 allstreet crosses the line in 15.61 s versus 15.74 s. The 0.13 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A3 allstreet continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 allstreet finishes in 28.13 s versus 28.62 s, with a 0.49 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 242 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 242 km/h, the A5 Sedan 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.41 seconds. The 0.35 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet wins (7,44 s vs 7,79 s).
A3 allstreet goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,44 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A3 allstreet: 204 hp, ratio 7,89 kg/hp. A5 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 8,92 kg/hp.
A3 allstreet: 230 km/h. A5 Sedan: 242 km/h.