Sur 0–100 km/h, RS 3 Sportback gagne (3,88 s vs 3,93 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.
| RS 3 Sportback | A110 S 292 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,88 s−0,06 s | 3,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,08 s−0,01 s | 12,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,05 s−0,11 s | 22,16 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 264 km/h−14 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,91 kg/hp | 3,76 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 | RS 3 Sportback | A110 S 292 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,04 s | 1,09 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,74 s | 1,83 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,85 s | 3,02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,88 s | 3,93 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,07 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,84 s | 8,57 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,81 s | 13,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,08 s | 12,09 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,05 s | 22,16 stight gap |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 264 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 400 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 296 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 114 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | A110 S 292 | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the RS 3 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 3.88 s versus 3.93 s for the A110 S 292. The 0.06 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the RS 3 Sportback is doing 150 km/h against 154 km/h for the A110 S 292. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS 3 Sportback crosses the line in 12.08 s versus 12.08 s. The 0.00 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track
Past 400 metres, the RS 3 Sportback continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 211 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RS 3 Sportback finishes in 22.04 s versus 22.15 s, with a 0.11 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 264 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the RS 3 Sportback never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.91 kg/hp vs 3.76 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.94 seconds. The 0.06 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, RS 3 Sportback gagne (3,88 s vs 3,93 s).
RS 3 Sportback passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,88 secondes (simulation calibrée).
RS 3 Sportback : 400 hp, ratio 3,91 kg/hp. A110 S 292 : 296 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp.
RS 3 Sportback : 250 km/h. A110 S 292 : 264 km/h.