Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sportback gagne (8,19 s vs 10,59 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 Sportback | Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,19 s−2,40 s | 10,59 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,96 s−1,93 s | 17,89 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,99 s−3,06 s | 32,05 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 232 km/h+54 km/h | 178 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,40 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,46 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 Sportback | Civic |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,83 s | 2,91 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,06 s | 4,69 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,62 s | 7,67 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,19 s | 10,59 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,23 s | 14,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,30 s | 27,80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 38,18 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 15,96 s | 17,89 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,99 s | 32,05 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 178 km/h |
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 | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 410 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 129 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 153 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 220 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | CVT |
Off the line, the A3 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 8.19 s versus 10.59 s for the Civic. At this point, the A3 Sportback leads by 2.40 s and sits roughly 36 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sportback is doing 115 km/h against 109 km/h for the Civic. The gap is 1.58 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sportback crosses the line in 15.95 s versus 17.88 s. The 1.93 s gap represents roughly 70 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A3 Sportback continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 161 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sportback finishes in 28.98 s versus 32.04 s, with a 3.06 s lead.
Electronically capped at 185 km/h, the Civic 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 (9.40 kg/hp vs 9.46 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.94 seconds. The 2.40 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.
Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sportback gagne (8,19 s vs 10,59 s).
A3 Sportback passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,19 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A3 Sportback : 150 hp, ratio 9,40 kg/hp. Civic : 129 hp, ratio 9,46 kg/hp.
A3 Sportback : 232 km/h. Civic : 178 km/h.