Sur 0–100 km/h, RS e-tron GT gagne (3,33 s vs 3,34 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 e-tron GT | RS e-tron GT | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,34 s | 3,33 s+0,01 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,17 s−0,15 s | 11,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,27 s−0,33 s | 20,60 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,25 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,57 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 | RS e-tron GT | RS e-tron GT |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,98 s | 0,95 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,64 s | 1,59 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,63 s | 2,55 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,34 s | 3,33 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,24 s | 4,32 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,79 s | 7,15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,40 s | 11,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,17 s | 11,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,27 s | 20,60 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 738 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 830 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 671 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 830 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the RS e-tron GT hits 100 km/h in 3.33 s versus 3.34 s for the RS e-tron GT. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the RS e-tron GT is doing 167 km/h against 163 km/h for the RS e-tron GT. The gap is 0.04 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS e-tron GT crosses the line in 11.17 s versus 11.31 s. The 0.15 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the RS e-tron GT continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 233 km/h versus 227 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RS e-tron GT finishes in 20.27 s versus 20.60 s, with a 0.33 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the RS e-tron GT and the RS e-tron GT are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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 (3.25 kg/hp vs 3.57 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.92 seconds. The 0.01 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 e-tron GT gagne (3,33 s vs 3,34 s).
RS e-tron GT passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,34 secondes (simulation calibrée).
RS e-tron GT : 738 hp, ratio 3,25 kg/hp. RS e-tron GT : 671 hp, ratio 3,57 kg/hp.
RS e-tron GT : 250 km/h. RS e-tron GT : 250 km/h.