Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW gagne (6,42 s vs 7,46 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 TFSI e 200 kW | 320e G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,42 s−1,04 s | 7,46 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,80 s−0,64 s | 15,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,45 s−2,32 s | 28,77 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 237 km/h+22 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,65 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 TFSI e 200 kW | 320e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,84 s | 1,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,07 s | 2,37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,96 s | 4,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,42 s | 7,46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,76 s | 10,74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,87 s | 20,97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,63 s | 46,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,80 s | 15,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,45 s | 28,77 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 215 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 272 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 320e | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW hits 100 km/h in 6.42 s versus 7.46 s for the Bmw 320e. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 320e is 8 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW is doing 127 km/h against 115 km/h for the Bmw 320e. The gap is 0.07 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW crosses the line in 14.80 s versus 15.43 s. The 0.64 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW finishes in 26.45 s versus 28.77 s, with a 2.32 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW is capped at 237 km/h, the Bmw 320e at 220 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit — it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.92 kg/hp vs 8.65 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.74 seconds. The 1.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW gagne (6,42 s vs 7,46 s).
A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,42 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW : 272 hp, ratio 5,92 kg/hp. 320e G20 : 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp.
A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW : 237 km/h. 320e G20 : 215 km/h.