Sur 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD gagne (6,80 s vs 8,19 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.
| Cooper S FWD | A3 Sportback | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,80 s−1,39 s | 8,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,87 s−1,09 s | 15,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,40 s−2,59 s | 28,99 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+8 km/h | 232 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,78 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,40 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 | Cooper S FWD | A3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,00 s | 1,83 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,33 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,35 s | 5,62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,80 s | 8,19 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,78 s | 11,23 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,27 s | 20,30 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,25 s | 38,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,87 s | 15,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,40 s | 28,99 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 232 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 192 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 410 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Cooper S FWD hits 100 km/h in 6.80 s versus 8.19 s for the A3 Sportback. The 1.39 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cooper S FWD is doing 131 km/h against 115 km/h for the A3 Sportback. The gap is 0.42 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper S FWD crosses the line in 14.86 s versus 15.95 s. The 1.09 s gap represents roughly 43 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cooper S FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 183 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper S FWD finishes in 26.40 s versus 28.98 s, with a 2.59 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 232 km/h), preventing any comeback.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.78 kg/hp vs 9.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.06 seconds. The 1.39 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, Cooper S FWD gagne (6,80 s vs 8,19 s).
Cooper S FWD passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,80 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cooper S FWD : 192 hp, ratio 5,78 kg/hp. A3 Sportback : 150 hp, ratio 9,40 kg/hp.
Cooper S FWD : 240 km/h. A3 Sportback : 232 km/h.