Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan wins (6,21 s vs 6,97 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.
| A3 Sedan | 320d Steptronic G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,21 s−0,76 s | 6,97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,74 s−0,37 s | 15,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,19 s−0,51 s | 27,70 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 241 km/h+4 km/h | 237 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,13 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,66 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 | 320d Steptronic G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,49 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,15 s | 2,52 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,27 s | 4,85 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,21 s | 6,97 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,47 s | 9,73 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,15 s | 17,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,36 s | 32,74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,74 s | 15,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,19 s | 27,70 s |
| Top speed | 241 km/h | 237 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 | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 455 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the A3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 6.21 s versus 6.97 s for the 320d Steptronic. At this point, the A3 Sedan leads by 0.76 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sedan is doing 119 km/h against 120 km/h for the 320d Steptronic. The gap is 0.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sedan crosses the line in 14.73 s versus 15.10 s. The 0.37 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 169 km/h versus 167 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sedan finishes in 27.19 s versus 27.70 s, with a 0.51 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (241 vs 237 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the 320d Steptronic 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 7.66 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.35 seconds. The 0.76 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 (6,21 s vs 6,97 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. 320d Steptronic G20: 190 hp, ratio 7,66 kg/hp.
A3 Sedan: 241 km/h. 320d Steptronic G20: 237 km/h.