Over 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet wins (7,44 s vs 11,08 s).
Performance comparison
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 | 216i F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,44 s−3,64 s | 11,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s−2,17 s | 17,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,14 s−4,69 s | 32,83 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+41 km/h | 189 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,89 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,52 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 | 216i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,98 s | 2,03 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,30 s | 3,59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,46 s | 7,39 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,44 s | 11,08 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,30 s | 16,11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,02 s | 34,47 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,29 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s | 17,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,14 s | 32,83 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 189 km/h |
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 | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the A3 allstreet hits 100 km/h in 7.44 s versus 11.08 s for the 216i. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the A3 allstreet leads by 3.64 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 allstreet is doing 120 km/h against 102 km/h for the 216i. The gap is 1.19 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 allstreet crosses the line in 15.61 s versus 17.78 s. The 2.17 s gap represents roughly 74 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 168 km/h versus 140 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 allstreet finishes in 28.13 s versus 32.82 s, with a 4.69 s lead.
Electronically capped at 190 km/h, the 216i 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 19.32 seconds. The 3.64 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 11,08 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. 216i F44: 109 hp, ratio 12,52 kg/hp.
A3 allstreet: 230 km/h. 216i F44: 189 km/h.