Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan wins (9,87 s vs 12,34 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 | Dolphin Active 70kW | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.87 s | 12.34 s | 2.47 s · A3 Sedan |
| 400 m standing start | 17.21 s | 18.85 s | 1.64 s · A3 Sedan |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.24 s | 34.35 s | 3.11 s · A3 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 150 km/h | 65 km/h · A3 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.68 kg/hp | 14.79 kg/hp | better ratio · A3 Sedan |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A3 Sedan | Dolphin Active 70kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.22 s | 2.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.75 s | 4.90 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.86 s | 8.61 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.87 s | 12.34 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.82 s | 17.62 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 26.28 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 58.04 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 17.21 s | 18.85 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.24 s | 34.35 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 150 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 | 95 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 180 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
Off the line, the A3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 9.87 s versus 12.34 s for the Dolphin Active 70kW. Despite lacking instant torque, 116 hp of power compensates. At this point, the A3 Sedan leads by 2.47 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sedan is doing 108 km/h against 101 km/h for the Dolphin Active 70kW. The gap is 1.19 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sedan crosses the line in 17.21 s versus 18.84 s. The 1.64 s gap represents roughly 55 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 150 km/h versus 136 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sedan finishes in 31.24 s versus 34.35 s, with a 3.11 s lead.
Electronically capped at 150 km/h, the Dolphin Active 70kW 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 21.36 seconds. The 2.47 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan wins (9,87 s vs 12,34 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. Dolphin Active 70kW: 95 hp, ratio 14,79 kg/hp.
A3 Sedan: 215 km/h. Dolphin Active 70kW: 150 km/h.