Over 0–100 km/h, RS e-tron GT wins (3,34 s vs 4,69 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | RS e-tron GT | iX xDrive50 I20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.34 s | 4.69 s | 1.35 s · RS e-tron GT |
| 400 m standing start | 11.17 s | 12.93 s | 1.76 s · RS e-tron GT |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.27 s | 23.92 s | 3.65 s · RS e-tron GT |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 200 km/h | 50 km/h · RS e-tron GT |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.25 kg/hp | 4.94 kg/hp | better ratio · RS e-tron GT |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | RS e-tron GT | iX xDrive50 I20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.98 s | 1.29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.64 s | 2.15 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.63 s | 3.50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.34 s | 4.69 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.24 s | 6.18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.79 s | 10.39 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.40 s | 16.61 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.17 s | 12.93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.27 s | 23.92 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 200 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 | 738 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 830 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 523 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 765 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 585 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the RS e-tron GT hits 100 km/h in 3.34 s versus 4.69 s for the iX xDrive50. At this point, the RS e-tron GT leads by 1.35 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RS e-tron GT is doing 167 km/h against 144 km/h for the iX xDrive50. The gap is 1.14 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS e-tron GT crosses the line in 11.17 s versus 12.93 s. The 1.76 s gap represents roughly 84 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the RS e-tron GT continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 233 km/h versus 200 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RS e-tron GT finishes in 20.27 s versus 23.92 s, with a 3.65 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the RS e-tron GT is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the iX xDrive50 at 200 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.25 kg/hp vs 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.07 seconds. The 1.35 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, RS e-tron GT wins (3,34 s vs 4,69 s).
RS e-tron GT goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,34 seconds (calibrated simulation).
RS e-tron GT: 738 hp, ratio 3,25 kg/hp. iX xDrive50 I20: 523 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
RS e-tron GT: 250 km/h. iX xDrive50 I20: 200 km/h.