Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW gagne (6,42 s vs 7,54 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 | Leon e-Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,42 s−1,12 s | 7,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,80 s−0,68 s | 15,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,45 s−1,11 s | 27,56 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 237 km/h+12 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,76 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 | Leon e-Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,84 s | 2,12 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,07 s | 3,54 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,96 s | 5,71 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,42 s | 7,54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,76 s | 9,72 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,87 s | 16,35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,63 s | 29,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,80 s | 15,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,45 s | 27,56 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 225 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 | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 241 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed DSG |
Off the line, the A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW hits 100 km/h in 6.42 s versus 7.54 s for the Leon e-Hybrid. At this point, the A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW leads by 1.12 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW is doing 127 km/h against 125 km/h for the Leon e-Hybrid. The gap is 0.61 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 15.48 s. The 0.68 s gap represents roughly 29 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 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW finishes in 26.45 s versus 27.56 s, with a 1.11 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (237 vs 225 km/h), preventing any comeback.
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 Leon e-Hybrid at 225 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 6.76 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.03 seconds. The 1.12 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 7,54 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. Leon e-Hybrid : 241 hp, ratio 6,76 kg/hp.
A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW : 237 km/h. Leon e-Hybrid : 225 km/h.