Over 0–100 km/h, Atto 3 Extended Range wins (7,41 s vs 8,61 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
7.41 s
| Measure | Atto 3 Extended Range | Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron 150 kW | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.41 s | 8.61 s | 1.20 s · Atto 3 Extended Range |
| 400 m standing start | 15.57 s | 16.48 s | 0.91 s · Atto 3 Extended Range |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.20 s | 30.33 s | 1.13 s · Atto 3 Extended Range |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 160 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.58 kg/hp | 10.55 kg/hp | better ratio · Atto 3 Extended Range |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Atto 3 Extended Range | Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron 150 kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.96 s | 2.25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.27 s | 3.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.43 s | 6.27 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.41 s | 8.61 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.03 s | 11.72 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.03 s | 22.64 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.57 s | 16.48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.20 s | 30.33 s |
| Top speed | 160 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 750 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 201 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 120 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Atto 3 Extended Range hits 100 km/h in 7.41 s versus 8.61 s for the Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron 150 kW. At this point, the Atto 3 Extended Range leads by 1.20 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Atto 3 Extended Range is doing 121 km/h against 115 km/h for the Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron 150 kW. The gap is 0.66 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Atto 3 Extended Range crosses the line in 15.57 s versus 16.48 s. The 0.91 s gap represents roughly 35 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Atto 3 Extended Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 156 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Atto 3 Extended Range finishes in 29.19 s versus 30.32 s, with a 1.13 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (160 vs 160 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Atto 3 Extended Range and the Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron 150 kW are governed to 160 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.58 kg/hp vs 10.55 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.73 seconds. The 1.20 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Atto 3 Extended Range wins (7,41 s vs 8,61 s).
Atto 3 Extended Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,41 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Atto 3 Extended Range: 204 hp, ratio 8,58 kg/hp. Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron 150 kW: 201 hp, ratio 10,55 kg/hp.
Atto 3 Extended Range: 160 km/h. Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron 150 kW: 160 km/h.