Sur 0–100 km/h, S3 Sedan gagne (4,63 s vs 4,64 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.
| S3 Sedan | S3 Sportback | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,63 s−0,01 s | 4,64 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,08 s−0,01 s | 13,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,69 s−0,03 s | 23,72 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,61 kg/hp | 4,61 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 | S3 Sedan | S3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,20 s | 1,23 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,00 s | 2,05 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,37 s | 3,41 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,63 s | 4,64 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,64 s | 6,63 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,96 s | 10,91 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,37 s | 17,45 stight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 13,08 s | 13,09 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,69 s | 23,72 stight gap |
| 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 | 333 hp | |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 333 hp | |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the S3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 4.63 s versus 4.64 s for the S3 Sportback. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the S3 Sedan is doing 138 km/h against 139 km/h for the S3 Sportback. The gap is 0.02 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the S3 Sedan crosses the line in 13.08 s versus 13.08 s. The 0.01 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track
Past 400 metres, nothing changes. Same ceiling, same acceleration, same trajectory — both rivals run in formation to the line. The 0.03 s gap at 1,000 metres confirms what the specs already suggested: on track, they’re interchangeable. The real contest happens elsewhere — range, comfort, charging network reliability.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the S3 Sedan and the S3 Sportback 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.61 kg/hp vs 4.61 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.68 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, S3 Sedan gagne (4,63 s vs 4,64 s).
S3 Sedan passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,63 secondes (simulation calibrée).
S3 Sedan : 333 hp, ratio 4,61 kg/hp. S3 Sportback : 333 hp, ratio 4,61 kg/hp.
S3 Sedan : 250 km/h. S3 Sportback : 250 km/h.