Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 85 kW MHEV gagne (9,84 s vs 11,10 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 85 kW MHEV | Grande Panda 1.2 Hybrid 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,84 s−1,26 s | 11,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,23 s−0,64 s | 17,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,25 s−1,60 s | 32,85 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 209 km/h+19 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11,34 kg/hpbetter ratio | 13,37 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 85 kW MHEV | Grande Panda 1.2 Hybrid 100 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,30 s | 2,15 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,83 s | 3,69 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,90 s | 7,47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,84 s | 11,10 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13,76 s | 16,10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 26,25 s | 34,06 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 63,21 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 17,23 s | 17,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,25 s | 32,85 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 190 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 315 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 101 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 350 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
Off the line, the A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 85 kW MHEV hits 100 km/h in 9.84 s versus 11.10 s for the Grande Panda 1.2 Hybrid 100. At this point, the A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 85 kW MHEV leads by 1.26 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 85 kW MHEV is doing 108 km/h against 102 km/h for the Grande Panda 1.2 Hybrid 100. The gap is 0.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 85 kW MHEV crosses the line in 17.23 s versus 17.87 s. The 0.64 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 85 kW MHEV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 150 km/h versus 141 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 85 kW MHEV finishes in 31.24 s versus 32.84 s, with a 1.60 s lead.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (11.34 kg/hp vs 13.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.22 seconds. The 1.26 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 TFSI S tronic 85 kW MHEV gagne (9,84 s vs 11,10 s).
A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 85 kW MHEV passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 9,84 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 85 kW MHEV : 116 hp, ratio 11,34 kg/hp. Grande Panda 1.2 Hybrid 100 : 101 hp, ratio 13,37 kg/hp.
A3 Sportback TFSI S tronic 85 kW MHEV : 209 km/h. Grande Panda 1.2 Hybrid 100 : 190 km/h.