Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan wins (9,87 s vs 10,38 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 | 116d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.87 s | 10.38 s | 0.51 s · A3 Sedan |
| 400 m standing start | 17.21 s | 17.63 s | 0.42 s · A3 Sedan |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.24 s | 31.80 s | 0.56 s · A3 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 200 km/h | 15 km/h · A3 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.68 kg/hp | 11.85 kg/hp | better ratio · A3 Sedan |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A3 Sedan | 116d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.22 s | 2.54 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.75 s | 4.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.86 s | 7.33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.87 s | 10.38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.82 s | 14.41 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 26.28 s | 27.61 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 58.04 s | 74.22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.21 s | 17.63 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.24 s | 31.80 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 200 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 | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the A3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 9.87 s versus 10.38 s for the 116d. At this point, the A3 Sedan leads by 0.51 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sedan is doing 108 km/h against 107 km/h for the 116d. The gap is 0.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sedan crosses the line in 17.21 s versus 17.62 s. The 0.42 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A3 Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 150 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sedan finishes in 31.24 s versus 31.80 s, with a 0.56 s lead.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the 116d 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 (11.68 kg/hp vs 11.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.91 seconds. The 0.51 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 (9,87 s vs 10,38 s).
A3 Sedan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,87 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A3 Sedan: 116 hp, ratio 11,68 kg/hp. 116d F40: 116 hp, ratio 11,85 kg/hp.
A3 Sedan: 215 km/h. 116d F40: 200 km/h.