Sur 0–100 km/h, RS e-tron GT gagne (3,34 s vs 4,83 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 | I-PACE EV400 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,34 s−1,50 s | 4,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,17 s−2,02 s | 13,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,27 s−4,09 s | 24,36 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+50 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,25 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,52 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 | I-PACE EV400 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,98 s | 1,33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,64 s | 2,22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,63 s | 3,62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,34 s | 4,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,24 s | 6,40 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,79 s | 11,23 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,40 s | 18,88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,17 s | 13,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,27 s | 24,36 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 200 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 | 400 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 696 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 208 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | I-PACE EV400 2019 | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the RS e-tron GT hits 100 km/h in 3.34 s versus 4.84 s for the I-PACE EV400. At this point, the RS e-tron GT leads by 1.50 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RS e-tron GT is doing 167 km/h against 141 km/h for the I-PACE EV400. The gap is 1.27 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 13.18 s. The 2.02 s gap represents roughly 93 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 192 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RS e-tron GT finishes in 20.27 s versus 24.36 s, with a 4.09 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 I-PACE EV400 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 5.52 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.37 seconds. The 1.50 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 (3,34 s vs 4,83 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. I-PACE EV400 : 400 hp, ratio 5,52 kg/hp.
RS e-tron GT : 250 km/h. I-PACE EV400 : 200 km/h.