Sur 0–100 km/h, A 200 W177 gagne (8,08 s vs 9,82 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.
| A 200 W177 | A3 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,08 s−1,74 s | 9,82 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,06 s−1,15 s | 17,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,43 s−2,72 s | 31,15 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h+10 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,44 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,34 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 | A 200 W177 | A3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,58 s | 2,30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,88 s | 3,83 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,99 s | 6,89 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,08 s | 9,82 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,60 s | 13,69 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,03 s | 25,77 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31,47 s | 56,66 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,06 s | 17,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,43 s | 31,15 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 215 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 163 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7G-DCT dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 315 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the A 200 hits 100 km/h in 8.08 s versus 9.82 s for the A3 Sedan. At this point, the A 200 leads by 1.74 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A 200 is doing 121 km/h against 108 km/h for the A3 Sedan. The gap is 0.52 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A 200 crosses the line in 16.05 s versus 17.21 s. The 1.15 s gap represents roughly 42 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A 200 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 170 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A 200 finishes in 28.42 s versus 31.15 s, with a 2.72 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 215 km/h), preventing any comeback.
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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.44 kg/hp vs 11.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.05 seconds. The 1.74 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.
Sur 0–100 km/h, A 200 W177 gagne (8,08 s vs 9,82 s).
A 200 W177 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,08 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A 200 W177 : 163 hp, ratio 8,44 kg/hp. A3 Sedan : 116 hp, ratio 11,34 kg/hp.
A 200 W177 : 225 km/h. A3 Sedan : 215 km/h.