Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan wins (6,21 s vs 7,41 s).
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 Sedan | 220d Gran Coupe F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,21 s−1,20 s | 7,41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,74 s−0,69 s | 15,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,19 s−0,53 s | 27,72 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 241 km/h+6 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,13 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,92 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 Sedan | 220d Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,97 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,15 s | 3,20 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,27 s | 5,39 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,21 s | 7,41 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,47 s | 9,89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,15 s | 17,13 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,36 s | 30,33 stight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 14,74 s | 15,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,19 s | 27,72 s |
| Top speed | 241 km/h | 235 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 | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 455 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 505 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the A3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 6.21 s versus 7.41 s for the 220d Gran Coupe. At this point, the A3 Sedan leads by 1.20 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sedan is doing 119 km/h against 122 km/h for the 220d Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sedan crosses the line in 14.73 s versus 15.43 s. The 0.70 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The 220d Gran Coupe maxes out at 235 km/h while the A3 Sedan keeps accelerating towards 241 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.61 s from 0.70 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sedan finishes in 27.19 s versus 27.72 s, with just 0.53 s to spare. The 220d Gran Coupe fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 235 km/h, the 220d Gran Coupe 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 (7.13 kg/hp vs 7.92 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.39 seconds. The 1.20 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan wins (6,21 s vs 7,41 s).
A3 Sedan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,21 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A3 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 7,13 kg/hp. 220d Gran Coupe F44: 190 hp, ratio 7,92 kg/hp.
A3 Sedan: 241 km/h. 220d Gran Coupe F44: 235 km/h.