Over 0–100 km/h, Q3 Sportback wins (5,76 s vs 7,76 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Q3 Sportback | e:Ny1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.76 s | 7.76 s | 2.00 s · Q3 Sportback |
| 400 m standing start | 14.18 s | 15.82 s | 1.64 s · Q3 Sportback |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.06 s | 29.41 s | 3.35 s · Q3 Sportback |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 160 km/h | 80 km/h · Q3 Sportback |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.32 kg/hp | 8.34 kg/hp | better ratio · Q3 Sportback |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q3 Sportback | e:Ny1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.31 s | 2.17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.19 s | 3.63 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.98 s | 5.87 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.76 s | 7.76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.32 s | 10.24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.56 s | 18.60 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.96 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.18 s | 15.82 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.06 s | 29.41 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 160 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 675 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 201 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 677 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Q3 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 5.76 s versus 7.76 s for the e:Ny1. Despite lacking instant torque, 265 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Q3 Sportback leads by 2.00 s and sits roughly 30 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q3 Sportback is doing 126 km/h against 122 km/h for the e:Ny1. The gap is 1.40 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q3 Sportback crosses the line in 14.18 s versus 15.82 s. The 1.64 s gap represents roughly 66 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Q3 Sportback continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q3 Sportback finishes in 26.06 s versus 29.40 s, with a 3.34 s lead.
The Q3 Sportback features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the e:Ny1’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q3 Sportback is capped at 240 km/h, the e:Ny1 at 160 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.83 seconds. The 2.00 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Q3 Sportback wins (5,76 s vs 7,76 s).
Q3 Sportback goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,76 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Q3 Sportback: 265 hp, ratio 6,32 kg/hp. e:Ny1: 201 hp, ratio 8,34 kg/hp.
Q3 Sportback: 240 km/h. e:Ny1: 160 km/h.