Sur 0–100 km/h, Q3 Sportback gagne (8,95 s vs 9,69 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.
| Q3 Sportback | X1 sDrive18i Steptronic F48 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,95 s−0,74 s | 9,69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,69 s−0,41 s | 17,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,71 s−0,55 s | 31,26 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 207 km/h+7 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,40 kg/hp | 10,33 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Q3 Sportback | X1 sDrive18i Steptronic F48 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,85 s | 2,15 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,14 s | 3,63 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,10 s | 6,71 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,95 s | 9,69 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13,43 s | 13,69 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 25,68 s | 27,09 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 64,35 s | 123,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,69 s | 17,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,71 s | 31,26 s |
| Top speed | 207 km/h | 200 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 | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Q3 Sportback | |
| Gearbox | 7-stufige S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
Off the line, the Q3 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 8.95 s versus 9.69 s for the Bmw X1 sDrive18i Steptronic. At this point, the Q3 Sportback leads by 0.74 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q3 Sportback is doing 108 km/h against 108 km/h for the Bmw X1 sDrive18i Steptronic. The gap is 0.43 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q3 Sportback crosses the line in 16.68 s versus 17.10 s. The 0.41 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Q3 Sportback continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 150 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q3 Sportback finishes in 30.71 s versus 31.25 s, with a 0.55 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (207 vs 200 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q3 Sportback is capped at 207 km/h, the Bmw X1 sDrive18i Steptronic at 203 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (10.40 kg/hp vs 10.33 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.19 seconds. The 0.74 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, Q3 Sportback gagne (8,95 s vs 9,69 s).
Q3 Sportback passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,95 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Q3 Sportback : 150 hp, ratio 10,40 kg/hp. X1 sDrive18i Steptronic F48 : 136 hp, ratio 10,33 kg/hp.
Q3 Sportback : 207 km/h. X1 sDrive18i Steptronic F48 : 200 km/h.