Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 110 kW MHEV gagne (7,93 s vs 11,23 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 S tronic 110 kW MHEV | i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDi 48V 120 PS | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,93 s−3,30 s | 11,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,91 s−2,46 s | 18,37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,43 s−4,01 s | 32,44 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 237 km/h+33 km/h | 204 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,83 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,43 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 S tronic 110 kW MHEV | i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDi 48V 120 PS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,17 s | 3,14 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,60 s | 4,85 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,88 s | 8,44 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,93 s | 11,23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,60 s | 15,40 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,36 s | 27,42 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,03 s | 73,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,91 s | 18,37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,43 s | 32,44 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 204 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 | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 325 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 120 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 172 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 252 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6iMT / 7DCT |
Off the line, the A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 110 kW MHEV hits 100 km/h in 7.93 s versus 11.23 s for the i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDi 48V 120 PS. At this point, the A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 110 kW MHEV leads by 3.30 s and sits roughly 32 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 110 kW MHEV is doing 120 km/h against 107 km/h for the i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDi 48V 120 PS. The gap is 1.76 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 110 kW MHEV crosses the line in 15.90 s versus 18.36 s. The 2.46 s gap represents roughly 87 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 110 kW MHEV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 110 kW MHEV finishes in 28.43 s versus 32.44 s, with a 4.01 s lead.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.83 kg/hp vs 10.43 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.80 seconds. The 3.30 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 S tronic 110 kW MHEV gagne (7,93 s vs 11,23 s).
A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 110 kW MHEV passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,93 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 110 kW MHEV : 150 hp, ratio 8,83 kg/hp. i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDi 48V 120 PS : 120 hp, ratio 10,43 kg/hp.
A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 110 kW MHEV : 237 km/h. i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDi 48V 120 PS : 204 km/h.