Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan wins (8,22 s vs 9,87 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A3 Sedan | A3 Sedan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.22 s | 9.87 s | 1.65 s · A3 Sedan |
| 400 m standing start | 16.10 s | 17.21 s | 1.11 s · A3 Sedan |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.62 s | 31.24 s | 2.62 s · A3 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 215 km/h | 25 km/h · A3 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.60 kg/hp | 11.68 kg/hp | better ratio · A3 Sedan |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A3 Sedan | A3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.27 s | 2.22 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.78 s | 3.75 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.06 s | 6.86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.22 s | 9.87 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.86 s | 13.82 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.59 s | 26.28 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 32.84 s | 58.04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.10 s | 17.21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.62 s | 31.24 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 215 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 | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
Off the line, the A3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 8.22 s versus 9.87 s for the A3 Sedan. At this point, the A3 Sedan leads by 1.65 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sedan is doing 119 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 A3 Sedan crosses the line in 16.09 s versus 17.21 s. The 1.12 s gap represents roughly 41 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A3 Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 31.24 s, with a 2.62 s lead.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.60 kg/hp vs 11.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.25 seconds. The 1.65 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan wins (8,22 s vs 9,87 s).
A3 Sedan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,22 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A3 Sedan: 150 hp, ratio 8,60 kg/hp. A3 Sedan: 116 hp, ratio 11,68 kg/hp.
A3 Sedan: 240 km/h. A3 Sedan: 215 km/h.