Over 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet wins (7,44 s vs 8,08 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 | A 200 W177 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,44 s−0,64 s | 8,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s−0,45 s | 16,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,14 s−0,29 s | 28,43 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+5 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,89 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,44 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 | A 200 W177 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,98 s | 2,58 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,30 s | 3,88 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,46 s | 5,99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,44 s | 8,08 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,30 s | 10,60 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,02 s | 18,03 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,29 s | 31,47 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s | 16,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,14 s | 28,43 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 225 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 | 163 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7G-DCT dual-clutch |
Off the line, the A3 allstreet hits 100 km/h in 7.44 s versus 8.08 s for the A 200. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the A3 allstreet leads by 0.64 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 allstreet is doing 120 km/h against 121 km/h for the A 200. The gap is 0.50 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 allstreet crosses the line in 15.61 s versus 16.05 s. The 0.45 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The A 200 maxes out at 225 km/h while the A3 allstreet keeps accelerating towards 230 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.40 s.
At 1,000 metres, the A3 allstreet finishes in 28.13 s versus 28.42 s, with just 0.29 s to spare. The A 200 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 225 km/h, the A 200 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 12.11 seconds. The 0.64 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 8,08 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. A 200 W177: 163 hp, ratio 8,44 kg/hp.
A3 allstreet: 230 km/h. A 200 W177: 225 km/h.